Java Tech LEAD

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java API & Integration Web Services and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and will be responsible for leading the design and development of scalable applications and integrations. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of systems and services. Familiarity with technologies such as Kafka GitLab SQL and Unix is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and architecture of scalable and high-performance applications and services using Java and Cloud technologies.

Design and develop robust APIs and integrations using RESTful services SOAP web services and microservices architectures.

Take ownership of the end-to-end process from requirements gathering and design to development and production deployment ensuring high-quality and efficient code.

Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth deployments CI/CD pipeline setup and continuous integration.

Lead and mentor a team of developers promoting best practices in coding design patterns and performance optimization.

Integrate with various third-party systems and platforms ensuring seamless API communication and data flow across distributed systems.

Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services to build cloud-native solutions ensuring scalability availability and cost-efficiency.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to applications APIs and system integrations.

Stay updated with emerging technologies tools and trends and introduce best practices and modern tools to the team.

Ensure the software development life cycle (SDLC) adheres to industry standards and organizational processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Java: Strong experience in Java development (Core Java Spring Spring Boot Hibernate).

API Development & Integration: Hands-on experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs SOAP Web Services and integrating with third-party APIs and platforms.

: Experience with for back-end development and integration with front-end applications.

Cloud Platforms: Solid experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including services like Compute Engine App Engine Cloud Functions and Cloud Storage.

Microservices Architecture: Experience in designing developing and deploying microservices using technologies like Spring Boot Docker and Kubernetes.

Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with Git and GitLab including version control branching strategies and integration with CI/CD pipelines.

Web Services: Knowledge of building and consuming SOAP and RESTful Web Services.

Database Skills: Proficiency with SQL databases (MySQL PostgreSQL) for designing schemas queries and optimizing performance.

Unix/Linux: Experience working in Unix/Linux environments including scripting command-line tools and performance troubleshooting.

Good to Have:

Apache Kafka: Familiarity with Kafka for real-time data streaming event-driven architecture and message queuing.

NoSQL Databases: Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB Cassandra or Firebase.

Docker & Kubernetes: Experience with containerization (using Docker) and orchestration (using Kubernetes) for deploying and managing applications.

Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies for project management and development lifecycle.

Monitoring & Logging Tools: Experience with tools such as ELK Stack Prometheus or Grafana for monitoring application performance and logs.

UI/Front-End Technologies: Knowledge of JavaScript React or Angular is a plus for full-stack integration.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience).

10 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on full-stack development.

5 years of experience in a leadership role guiding and mentoring a team of developers.

Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.