Toppan Merrill - Java Technical Lead - eCommerce Platform

Description :

Role : Java Tech Lead

About the Role :

We're seeking a Java Tech Lead with 5 to 6 years of hands-on experience in Java and modern Java frameworks. In addition, you should have at least three years of experience as a team leader. In total, you should have 8 to 10 years of experience and a deep understanding of building high-performing, scalable, and personalized digital experience solutions, 6 years hands-on with Java and modern Java frameworks and a minimum 3 years as a technical leader. You'll lead the technical implementation of customer-facing digital experience platforms, integrations, and backend services that power modern digital experiences. This role combines strong hands-on Java expertise with the strategic mindset required for digital transformation and integration with existing components running on non-Java platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

• Document and implement robust Java-based eCommerce platforms, digital experience platforms and headless APIs for digital experiences.
• Lead design and implementation of microservices for customer journeys such as search, browse, and personalization.
• Experience designing, configuring, and supporting RDBMS solutions in Azure Cloud.
• Work closely with Product Managers, UI / UX teams, and DevOps engineers to ensure seamless end-to-end customer experiences.
• Integrate with key systems like PIM, OMS, CRM, payment gateways, and third-party personalization engines.
• Design and implement component integration solutions using message brokers, such as AMQP-based messaging solutions like RabbitMQ and Azure Service Bus, for real-time data processing, order events, and customer activity tracking.
• Support cloud-native deployments on Azure, AWS, or GCP, ensuring scalability, availability, and security.
• Drive performance tuning, caching strategies (Hazelcast, Redis), and low-latency API designs for high-traffic storefronts.
• Provide technical leadership across squads, mentor engineers, and enforce best practices around DevSecOps and CI / CD.
• Ensure observability requirements are defined and met using tools such as Datadog and Splunk.
• Stay abreast of the latest in commerce tech, MACH architecture, and GenAI innovations relevant to digital commerce.

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Why Join Us?

Collaborate with top-tier engineers, architects, and product minds in the digital experience space

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