Java Technical Lead

Verdantis is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Tech Lead Java to guide a team of developers in building high-performing, scalable, and enterprise-grade applications. This role is a strategic blend of hands-on development and technical leadership. The Tech Lead will be responsible for defining the technical direction, mentoring team members, and ensuring the delivery of robust, high-quality solutions. A strong commitment to collaborative problem-solving, sophisticated design, and impeccable product quality is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-volume, low-latency Java applications using the Spring Framework and microservices architecture.

Contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements analysis to deployment.

Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code, adhering to engineering standards and best practices.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to the development team, including comprehensive code reviews.

Participate in and oversee database design, complex SQL query development, and performance improvements.

Implement advanced multithreading techniques to enhance application performance and responsiveness.

Develop and maintain web services using Spring MVC and interact with databases using Hibernate (JPA2).

Create dynamic web applications using technologies like JSP , JQUERY , and AJAX .

Manage deployment processes on application servers like JBoss , ensuring high availability and reliability.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues and performance bottlenecks.

Drive a focus on building reliable code and features, not just resolving bugs.

Job Requirements

Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms .

Proven experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.

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

Competencies

Proven hands-on software development experience with a strong portfolio of successful projects.

Deep insight into Java and JEE internals, including multithreading, memory management, and concurrency.

Expertise in the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, etc.).

Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and building RESTful web services.

Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, advanced SQL, and ORM technologies ( JPA2 , Hibernate ).

Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and version control systems (e.g., SVN).

Demonstrated knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.

Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.

Ability to stay current with recent enhancements and improvements in technology.