Java Technical Lead

Job Title : Technical Lead (Java)

Exp : 10+ Years

Location : Chennai

Job Summary / Objective :

Supervises day-to-day work of the Application Development EU team of engineers. Participates in the full development cycle for creating technology solutions for OEC, from design to delivery & maintenance. Collaborates with architects on technical vision and design; ensures that the vision and design are being implemented by project teams. Works with management to initiate projects including determining scope, capacity and timing.

Key Responsibilities & Duties (essential to the job) :

1. Supervises day-to-day work of the Application Development EU team, driving departmental

procedures and processes. Motivates and coaches staff to continual success; identifies and

removes obstacles for teams and individuals. Assigns tasks and follows up on work performed.

Communicates relevant information for maximum team effectiveness.

2. Participates in the interview and selection process with job candidates, and influences staffing

plans and decisions. Provides orientation and onboarding to new team members, and ensures

employees have the tools, knowledge and resources needed to be successful.

3. Serves as technical liaison between Development, Application Manager, and other company

departments to support specific product lines.

4. Oversees development activities of projects including but not limited to identifying resource

requirements, and quantifying risk when contingency planning is needed.

5. Leads coding concept discussions and promotes reuse opportunities as appropriate.

6. Interacts regularly with functional teams including (but not limited to) Marketing, Product,

Customer Care, and Quality to gather and disseminate information regarding product builds and

progress.

7. Executes test procedures according to test plan and identifies problems; performs unit and

integration testing for functionality and limits; performs bug verification, release testing, and

support for assigned products.

8. Writes module-level implementation and test specifications; tracks key activities. Produces

comprehensive, usable software documentation.

9. Coordinates production deployments across multiple teams and assesses impact; communicates

effectively to mitigate risks.

Education

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a focus in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered as a substitute for the degree.

Experience, Skills and Key Competencies At least 10 years of experience writing highly complex code, translating customer requirements into technical requirements, a proven background leading design, estimating, scope, timing and capacity activities that involve cross-functional technology and business teams, prior involvement with hiring and coaching of new team members, experience with code inspection tools, and proven success working across technical, business and product teams to achieve optimal results.

Job Description :

Must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities :

• Good experience working in Core Java (8+), Springboot, Microservices, React / Angular, SQL, AWS, Docker, Basic shell scripting, Design patterns, HLD and LLD, Groovy.
• Good knowledge of Analytical skills and Problem solving skills.
• Ability to leave a diverse team of individuals and motivate and empower others to do great work.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify complex production problems and propose

resolutions.

Perks and Benefits :

What Makes Working at OEC Awesome?

We have a new OEC Technology Centre of Excellence in Chennai, India! Our team is beyond thrilled to work with the new office, but we’re even more excited for the innovation and creativity that this living space will certainly inspire! We believe in surrounding ourselves with not only the best and the brightest individuals, but those that are unique and purpose-driven in all that they do. OEC India has been selected as one of the ‘Top 25 Safest Workplaces in India’ by KelpHR.

OEC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran or military status, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.