Java Technical Lead - Microservices Architecture / Spring Frameworks

Job Description :

As a Java Technical Lead, you will be a critical anchor of our engineering team, responsible for both technical leadership and hands-on development of cutting-edge Java-based solutions, primarily within the FIC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) Markets space. You will play a pivotal role in architectural design, code implementation, and ensuring the technical excellence of our products. This role requires a self-starter who can drive projects, mentor junior developers, and contribute to a high-impact, low-latency, and high-volume application environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Java developers. Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence and best practices.
• System Design & Architecture : Lead the design and architecture of complex enterprise-level Java applications and microservices, ensuring scalability, reliability, low-latency, and high volume processing capabilities.
• Hands-on Development : Remain actively hands-on with code development, implementing critical features, complex logic, and integrating various systems.
• High-Performance Development : Focus on developing low-latency, high-volume applications, optimizing code for performance and efficiency.
• Asynchronous & Concurrency : Implement solutions leveraging asynchronous programming and multithreading to build highly responsive and efficient systems.
• API Development & Microservices : Design, develop, and implement robust APIs and Microservices using frameworks like Spring Boot, ensuring clear contracts and secure communication.
• Data Management : Drive data sourcing strategies, design efficient data models, and implement data enrichment processes.
• CI / CD & DevOps : Champion and contribute expertise in Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) pipelines, implementing shift-left testing methodologies to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Cloud Computing : Leverage cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS, for designing, deploying, and managing scalable Java applications.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting : Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure the stability of production systems.
• Stakeholder Interaction : Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product owners, business analysts, QA, and other engineering teams. Demonstrate strong consultant / client-facing skills.
• Thought Leadership : Provide technical thought leadership, staying abreast of industry trends, new technologies (Java features, frameworks, etc.), and proposing innovative solutions.
• Business Alignment : Translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs, ensuring alignment between technology solutions and business goals within the FIC Markets space.

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