Engineering lead JAVA

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Head/Lead with 7 to 12 years of proven expertise in Java development. The ideal candidate has a solid track record in building and leading teams to deliver scalable, high-performance applications using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JSP, and MVC frameworks. In this role, you will combine hands-on coding skills with strategic leadership to craft innovative solutions that solve complex business challenges across industries.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Build, mentor, and inspire a team of developers to deliver clean, scalable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with project managers to define realistic goals, timelines, and milestones, ensuring successful project delivery.

Technical Development and Architecture:

• Design and architect enterprise-grade applications leveraging Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Drive adoption of best practices, including clean architecture and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain back-end systems aligned with MVC principles.
• Create responsive user interfaces using JSP and integrate them seamlessly with back-end services.

Strategic Collaboration:

• Partner with stakeholders to gather technical requirements and convert them into actionable plans.
• Drive technical decisions that align with scalability, security, and long-term business goals.

Code Quality and Optimization:

• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and enforce high coding standards across the team.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize systems for efficiency and scalability.

Project Ownership:

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 7-12 years of progressive experience in Java development and technical team leadership.

Technical Expertise:

• Advanced knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JSP, and MVC frameworks.
• Strong experience in designing and developing enterprise-level, scalable applications.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver projects effectively.
• Optimization Skills: Hands-on expertise in performance tuning, debugging, and resolving technical challenges.
• Tools and Version Control: Proficiency in Git, JIRA, and other version control/project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in building microservices architectures and deploying to production.
• Proficiency with AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins.
• Knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration tools.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills to align technical goals with business priorities.
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to tackle complex challenges proactively.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Education:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.