Java Lead - Microservices Architecture - Banking Domain (6-10 yrs)

About the Job :

We are seeking a talented and experienced Java Lead with expertise in the Banking and BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) domain to join our team.

As a Java Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success through leadership, technical expertise, and hands-on development skills.

You will be responsible for leading a team of developers in designing, building, and deploying Java-based solutions, ensuring that banking and financial applications are high-performing, secure, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design and development of Java-based applications within the Banking and BFSI domain, ensuring high availability, performance, and security standards are met.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality processes.

- Conduct regular code reviews, design reviews, and technical document reviews to maintain consistency, high quality, and adherence to project requirements.

- Guide the team in resolving complex technical challenges and provide hands-on support to overcome roadblocks in development.

- Take ownership of project planning, initiation, execution, control, and completion within scope, time, and budget constraints.

- Lead the day-to-day technical operations, managing both project development and maintenance activities, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.

- Act as the main point of contact for the project, directly engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and resolve issues proactively.

- Create detailed functional and technical specifications documents, ensuring clear communication of requirements and solutions.

- Develop and maintain Java-based applications using Java J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring Core, and Spring MVC frameworks, ensuring that applications are scalable, secure, and performant.

- Design and implement Clustered Application Architecture to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and availability of banking applications.

- Ensure deployment and maintenance processes are smooth, reliable, and automated, using best practices in application deployment and configuration management.

- Lead the design and development of mobile applications for banking services using Android Studio, Kony Visualizer, and Kony Mobile Fabric.

- Manage the full mobile application lifecycle, including development, deployment, and support for Android-based applications.

- Implement mobile security insights and practices to ensure the safety of sensitive banking information on mobile platforms.

- Manage and oversee a team of developers, delegating tasks based on skill sets and experience.

- Track team performance and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high code quality and team productivity.

- Foster a collaborative and efficient development environment, helping team members grow their skills through regular feedback and mentoring.

- Act as the primary point of contact for customers, building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

- Proactively address potential issues, risks, or roadblocks before they escalate, ensuring that customer expectations are met and exceeded.

- Participate in client meetings and discussions to review project status, propose solutions, and gather feedback for improvement.

- Monitor the performance of the applications, identifying areas for optimization in terms of speed, scalability, and security.

- Lead efforts to address any performance bottlenecks, implementing effective solutions to ensure optimal performance of banking applications.

- Promote Agile methodologies, ensuring that the team follows the best practices for continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD).

- Ensure the application's code quality is maintained at a high standard by enforcing automated testing, code coverage, and performance tests.

- Maintain security best practices in development, especially focusing on regulatory compliance in the BFSI sector.

- 6-10 years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE development, with strong experience in the Banking/BFSI domain.

- Proven expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Core, Spring MVC, and enterprise-level application architecture.

- Hands-on experience in mobile application design and development, including Android Studio, Kony Visualizer, and Kony Mobile Fabric.

- Experience in Cluster Application Architecture, deploying Java-based applications in production environments.

- Experience managing development teams, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.

- Strong background in mobile security insights for securing mobile banking applications.

Technical Skills :

- Expertise in Java J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Core, and related frameworks.

- Familiarity with enterprise application architecture, including high-availability and high-performance design.

- Strong understanding of mobile application development for Android, using frameworks such as Android Studio, and tools like Kony.

- Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps processes, including version control systems such as Git.

- Experience with database management and performance tuning (e.g , SQL, NoSQL databases).

- Knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns