Lead Java Developer

Key ResponsibilitiesMinimum 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining Java/Spring Boot-based microservices and RESTful APIs.Work on end-to-end development lifecycle including coding, testing, debugging, and deployment.Collaborate with architects, tech leads, and DevOps engineers to ensure smooth deployment on containerized platforms.Implement best practices for code quality, security, performance, and maintainability.Participate in requirement analysis, estimation, and design discussions.Work with CI/CD pipelines and gain hands-on exposure to DevOps tools and practices.Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.Document technical designs, workflows, and deployment processes.Required Skills & QualificationsHands-on experience in Java application development.Strong expertise in Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices design principles.Experience with ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA) and relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).Basic knowledge of DevOps practices such as CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift.Exposure to version control (Git), build tools (Maven/Gradle), and testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.Good understanding of application security, performance tuning, and scalability concepts.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.