Java Lead - Spring Boot (8-9 yrs)

Lead Java Engineer.

Location : Hyderabad (Work from Office 5 days a week).

Experience : 8+ Years.

Employment Type : Full-time.

Job Summary :

- We are looking for a Java Lead Engineer with expertise in designing and developing scalable, high-performance applications.

- The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Core Java, Java 8+, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud Integrations (AWS, Azure, Firebase), and DevOps tools.

- This role requires leading development efforts, mentoring team members, and ensuring best practices in software development.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development.

- Design and develop enterprise-grade applications using Core Java, Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.

- Implement scalable and secure microservices with APIs adhering to REST standards.

- Utilize Java 8+ features such as Streams, Lambda expressions, Functional Interfaces, and Optional API to enhance performance.

- Ensure scalability, security, and high availability of applications.

Cloud Integration & Infrastructure

- Integrate applications with AWS services like SNS, SQS, S3, and API Gateway.

- Work with Azure Blob Storage and Firebase for real-time data synchronization and cloud-based features.

- Database Management & Optimization.

- Design and manage relational databases (Postgres, MySQL) with optimized queries, views, and stored procedures.

- Implement PostgREST for database-to-API integrations.

- Performance Optimization & Caching.

- Implement caching solutions using EhCache, Redis, and Microstreams to optimize application performance.

- Optimize resource utilization to enhance efficiency.

- DevOps, CI/CD, and Containerization.

- Containerize applications using Docker and manage cloud-based deployments.

- Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment.

- Ensure code quality and security through SonarQube.

- API Integrations & Messaging Services.

- Develop and maintain API integrations with Twilio, Firebase, and third-party services.

- Implement messaging and notification systems using SNS, SQS, and WebSockets.

Leadership & Collaboration.

- Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Frontend, DevOps, and Product Managers.

- Maintain technical documentation and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions.

Required Skills

- Expertise in Core Java, Java 8+ (Streams, Lambda, Functional Interfaces, Optional API).

- Strong proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Microservices architecture.

- Experience working with AWS (SNS, SQS, S3, API Gateway), Firebase, and Azure Blob Storage.

- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized deployments.

- Strong database skills with Postgres, MySQL, and query optimization techniques.

- Knowledge of caching mechanisms such as EhCache, Redis, and Microstreams.

- Strong understanding of RESTful API development and best practices.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with PostgREST for database API management.

- Exposure to monitoring and logging tools for distributed systems.

- Familiarity with OAuth2/OpenID Connect and Keycloak for authentication.

- Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 9+ years of experience in Java development, with leadership experience preferred.