Java Software Developer Lead

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Java Team Lead to join our dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of talented Java developers ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise excellent leadership and communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mentor and guide a team of Java developers providing technical guidance coaching and performance feedback.
• Define and implement best practices for software development including coding standards design patterns and testing methodologies.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and design to development testing and deployment.
• Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of software projects within budget and scope.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers designers and QA engineers.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and propose innovative solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest Java technologies and industry trends.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Promote continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field.
• Java Expertise: 7 years of experience in Java SE/EEdevelopment and all Java Development.
• 3 years of experience leading and mentoring software development teams.
• Spring Framework: Deep understanding of Spring Boot Spring MVC and Spring Security.
• Strong understanding of core Java concepts including object-oriented programming data structures and algorithms.
• API Development: Proven experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIswith robust security measures.
• Security Practices: Knowledge of OWASP guidelines authentication protocols (e.g. OAuth JWT) and encryption techniques.
• Experience with Spring Boot Spring MVC and other popular Java frameworks.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) is a plus.
• Strong and proven ability in leading team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for technology and a desire to learn new things.