Java Technical Lead

Job Title: Technical Java Lead (70% Technical, 30% Managerial/Client-Facing)

Job Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Lead with strong technical expertise in Java and proven managerial capabilities. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on technical contributions with leadership responsibilities, overseeing project execution, managing client relationships, and guiding teams toward successful delivery. This role requires a solid Java & Python technical working knowledge, understanding of Agile (Scrum) principles, excellent stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to addressing technical and project-related challenges. The successful candidate will possess the ability to navigate complex client relationships, including managing difficult or resistant stakeholders, while fostering a collaborative team environment. This role demands strong decision-making skills, particularly in scope control, escalation management, and project governance, coupled with the ability to mentor and inspire high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership (70%):

• Provide hands-on technical guidance in Java & Python work assignments, ensuring robust architectural decisions, code quality, and alignment with best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and troubleshooting to support the team in resolving technical challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. Understand technologies like AWS, Python, DB2, and related frameworks to effectively contribute to discussions and decision-making.
• Lead estimation efforts for technical tasks, ensuring realistic timelines and resource allocation.

2. Project Management (30%):

• Project Execution: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget across Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall frameworks.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage effectively with clients, team members, and leadership, including managing resistant or challenging stakeholders.
• Change & Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and implement strategies for scope control and change management.
• Facilitating Responsibilities: Resolve team impediments, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and at times facilitate Scrum ceremonies.

3. Governance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with project governance standards and refine processes to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Provide consistent, clear reporting on project progress, risks, and success metrics to stakeholders and leadership.
• Track KPIs and success metrics to measure project outcomes and client satisfaction.

4. Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Promote accountability, ensure effective communication, and drive team alignment with organizational goals.

5. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify gaps in governance and processes and implement optimizations to streamline workflows and enhance delivery quality.
• Drive alignment of technical solutions and processes with business objectives.