Java Development Lead

Synechron Technologies; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron Technologies in Chennai seeks an experienced Java Development Lead to drive enterprise-scale applications. You will guide architecture, design, and delivery while mentoring a growing team and aligning with business goals.

The role emphasizes strong Java expertise, Spring Boot, microservices, cloud familiarity, and DevOps-driven delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs and distributed systems.
• Experience in architecture, solution design, and framework development; solid OOP knowledge.
• Hands-on with relational and NoSQL databases; cloud platforms preferred (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps tools, Git, and Agile practices; strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Java and related technologies.
• Define application architecture, technical design, coding standards, and development frameworks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with security, performance, and quality standards.
• Drive technical decision-making and provide solutions for complex business and technical challenges.
• Manage project deliverables, resource planning, and development timelines.
• Support application modernization initiatives, system integrations, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Ensure continuous improvement through Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Architecture design

Design patterns

OOP principles

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

DevOps

Git

Agile

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tools

DevOps tools

Job description

Java Development Lead Job Description – Java Development Lead Position: Java Development Lead Experience: 6+ Years Location: Chennai Work Mode: 5 Days Work from Office

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Development Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Java technologies, application architecture, technical leadership, and team management , with a proven track record of leading development teams and delivering high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Java and related technologies.
• Define application architecture, technical design, coding standards, and development frameworks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with security, performance, and quality standards.
• Drive technical decision-making and provide solutions for complex business and technical challenges.
• Manage project deliverables, resource planning, and development timelines.
• Support application modernization initiatives, system integrations, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Ensure continuous improvement through Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience in Java application development
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems
• Experience in application architecture, solution design, and framework development.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, object-oriented programming, and enterprise application architecture.
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred.
• Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps tools, Git, and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of performance tuning, security best practices, and scalability design principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, or other enterprise domains.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience handling multiple projects and distributed development teams.
• Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud, or Architecture will be an advantage.

Education

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

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .