Quadrant Technologies - Java Software Development Manager - Microservices Architecture (10-15 yrs)

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven experience (10+ years) in software development, with at least 2+ years in a managerial or leadership role.

- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in Java

- Experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.

- Solid understanding of software development methodologies, version control systems (e.g.,Git), and CI/CD pipelines.

- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions.

- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Required Technical Skills :

- Java, Spring, and Spring Boot:

- Strong proficiency in Java programming with extensive experience in building scalable and performant applications.

- Expertise in using Spring Framework for building enterprise-grade applications, including Spring Core, Spring MVC, and Spring Security.

- In-depth experience with Spring Boot for creating microservices and RESTful APIs with minimal configuration and rapid development.

- Proficiency in using Spring Boot for simplifying the deployment and management of microservices, as well as integrating with databases, messaging systems, and cloud services.

Microservices Architecture :

- Expertise in designing, developing, and deploying Microservices using Java and Spring Boot.

- Strong knowledge of containerized applications and orchestration using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), API Gateway, Load Balancer.

Cloud Technologies :

- In-depth experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including:

- Google Cloud Run for serverless application deployment.

- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for container orchestration and scaling.

- Google Cloud Functions for event-driven serverless computing.

- Google Cloud Storage (GCS) for managing static files and backups.

- Data Management & Analytics :

- Proficient in working with Google Cloud BigQuery for large-scale data processing, analytics, and querying.

- Experience designing and managing ETL jobs and pipelines for data transformation and processing.

Database & Caching :

- Strong experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

- Expertise in using Google Cloud Memorystore (Redis) for caching and session management to improve performance.

- Messaging & Event-Driven Architecture:

- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Pub/Sub for building event-driven, asynchronous messaging systems.

CI/CD & DevOps :

- Expertise in implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or other automation tools.

- Experience with containerized deployments and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

Monitoring & Performance :

- Experience in monitoring and alerting using Grafana and Cloud Monitoring (formerly Stackdriver).

- Familiarity with logging and troubleshooting using Log Explorer.

Security & Compliance :

- Knowledge of security best practices for microservices architecture, including encryption, authentication, and authorization in cloud environments.

- Agile & Team Leadership:

- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing development teams and mentoring engineers.

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Team Leadership :

- Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

1. Project Management :

- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of software development projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget adherence.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and DevOps, to define project requirements and deliverables.

1. Technical Oversight :

- Drive the architectural design and implementation of scalable and reliable software solutions.

- Stay updated with the latest technologies and development best practices to guide the team effectively.

1. Stakeholder Communication:

- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

- Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.

1. Process Improvement:

- Implement and maintain software development processes and methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.

- Ensure adherence to coding standards, testing protocols, and version control practices.

Cloud Technologies:

- In-depth experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including:

- Google Cloud Run for server less application deployment.

- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for container orchestration and scaling.

- Google Cloud Functions for event-driven server less computing.

- Google Cloud Storage (GCS) for managing static files and backups.

- Only if candidate has GCP exp. Experience with AWS / Azure cloud will also work