Java Technical Lead

Role SummaryWe are looking for a strong and technically hands-on Technical Lead / Senior TechnicalLead to drive the execution of complex engineering efforts across scalable fintechapplications. This role is pivotal in leading module-level design, development, and delivery,ensuring technical excellence, maintaining code quality, mentoring developers, and ensuringalignment to architectural and product goals.Key Responsibilities

• Lead module-level technical design, including API & database schema design for new and existing systems.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Engineering Managers during grooming and estimation phases.
• Own end-to-end delivery of sprint commitments through planning, breakdown, execution, and defect resolution.
• Guide and support development team members through coding standards, design principles, and compliance needs.
• Perform peer code reviews and ensure adherence to coding and security best practices.
• Own quality delivery with strong focus on unit testing, static code analysis, and regression readiness.
• Work closely with QA for bug resolution, feature delivery, and integration issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve P1 / P2 production issues, participate in on-call rotations if required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for deployment readiness across all environments including sandbox, SIT, UAT, and production.
• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, demos, and drive technical continuous improvement initiatives.Must-Have Skills & Experience
• 4–9 years of experience in software development with at least 2+ years as a Tech Lead
• Strong command over Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture
• Good exposure to REST APIs, message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), PostgreSQL / MySQL
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies – Scrum, SAFe Agile
• Prior experience in handling end-to-end SDLC for mid-sized product modules
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.Nice to Have
• Fintech or BFSI domain experience (e.g., trust / escrow systems, banking integrations)
• Familiarity with CI / CD, GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code
• Previous experience in start-up or fast-paced digital transformation environments.