Lead Java Developer

Job Title : Java Technical Lead – Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture

Location : Gurgaon, India

Experience : 7+ Years

Employment Type : Full-time

Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead with deep expertise in Spring Boot, Kafka, and Microservices architecture to design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will be passionate about clean architecture, possess strong hands-on development skills, and have experience leading development teams in a modern Agile DevOps environment .

Key Responsibilities :

Design & Development :

Develop and productionize modern APIs and event-driven microservices using Spring Boot, Kafka, and Hibernate .

Implement domain-driven design (DDD) principles for building robust, maintainable, and scalable services.

Write high-quality, efficient, and testable code in Java while adhering to coding best practices.

Architecture & System Design :

Participate in system design discussions and contribute to solution architecture.

Lead efforts in productionization , ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Agile & DevOps Delivery :

Deliver software using Scrum and agile methodologies, actively participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Work in a modern DevOps setup , contributing to CI / CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing processes.

Technical Leadership :

Provide technical leadership to a team of developers, guiding them through design, development, and code reviews.

Drive innovation, ensure best practices, and foster a collaborative team environment.

Testing & Quality Assurance :

Ensure quality through unit and integration testing .

(Optional) Contribute to automated UI testing using Selenium / WebDriver where applicable.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in software development with strong hands-on expertise in Java .

2+ years of experience in developing API and event-driven microservices using Spring Boot, Kafka, and Hibernate .

2+ years of experience implementing domain-driven design (DDD) principles.

Experience working in a Scrum / Agile environment and applying software engineering best practices .

Proven track record of technical leadership — mentoring team members and leading projects end-to-end.

Strong understanding of system documentation, production support, and maintenance processes .

Good to Have :

Experience in automated testing using Selenium or WebDriver .

Familiarity with containerization (Docker / Kubernetes).

Exposure to CI / CD pipelines , Git , Jenkins , and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Soft Skills :

Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Us :

Lead enterprise-grade microservices architecture projects in a forward-thinking organization.

Collaborate with a talented engineering team in an Agile and DevOps-driven setup .

Opportunity to grow technically and professionally with cutting-edge technologies.