Application Developer - Java/AngularJS (10-15 yrs)

Role Description :

- Lead the migration of legacy codebases to the latest Java Spring Boot stack.

- Design, develop, and implement scalable, high-performance architectures for payment applications.

- Ensure deep understanding and expertise in payment transaction acquiring and issuance flows across various instruments like Cards, Wallets, Net banking, UPI, EMI,etc.

- Adopt and implement best practices for design patterns, CI/CD processes, code reviews, and error logging frameworks.

- Review and manage architectural designs across multiple products, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.

- Perform code reviews to identify and rectify issues related to defect injection, performance bottlenecks, coding standards, and security vulnerabilities.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create, maintain, review, and update architecture diagrams and technical documentation.

- Drive the implementation of coding best practices, design principles, and documentation standards.

- Ensure effective CI/CD pipeline setup to facilitate seamless application deployment.

- Provide mentorship and guidance to development teams to improve code quality and ensure compliance with security, performance, and design standards.

- Engage with stakeholders, product owners, and team leads to align architectural decisions with the business vision.

- Ensure comprehensive error handling and logging frameworks are in place to facilitate efficient debugging and maintenance.

- Keep updated with emerging technologies and trends, recommending improvements to the existing tech stack.

Team Leadership :

- Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.

- Provide guidance, support, and direction to project team members.

- Foster a positive and productive team environment, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management :

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.

- Regularly communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and managing expectations.

- Facilitate decision-making processes and resolve conflicts or issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.

Quality Assurance :

- Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and align with business objectives.

- Conduct regular project reviews and implement quality control measures to maintain project excellence.

- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure thorough testing and validation of project outcomes.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science or related degree.

- Java, AWS Architect certification preferred.

- 10+ years of experience in application development and architecture, with a strong focus on Java EE, Spring Boot, and AngularJS.

- Strong knowledge of payment industry protocols and flows, including Cards, Wallets, Net banking, UPI, EMI, etc.

- Proven experience in migrating legacy applications to the Spring Boot stack and adopting modern architecture best practices.

- Expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.

- Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines, build automation tools, and error logging frameworks.

- Excellent understanding of design patterns, coding best practices, and security standards.

- Ability to review and analyse code for performance, security, and compliance with industry standards.

- Familiarity with tools for performance monitoring, code analysis, and automated testing.

- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

- Experience in leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders on technical strategy and roadmap.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create and maintain technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience in the payments industry, with an understanding of various payment instruments and transaction flows.

- Knowledge of security protocols and compliance in the payment domain, including PCI DSS.

- Experience in agile software development methodologies.