Java Development Lead/ Manager

Illumifin; Hyderabad, Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumifin in Hyderabad, India seeks a senior leader to drive software analysis, design, and development. You will guide a team, set scope with stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions in a dynamic insurance technology domain.

You will apply Java, SQL, Spring, and PAS experience across the SDLC, coordinating with BAs, Architects, QA, and operations to align technical and business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with at least 3+ years in a team management role.
• Proven experience leading software development projects and teams.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum practices.
• Working with Policy Administration Systems (PAS).
• 5+ years in US Health/Life/Annuity insurance domain (HAL).
• Strong Java/SQL expertise, ORM (Hibernate) and JDBC experience.
• Solid OOP design, data structures, multithreading, JVM/JDK knowledge.
• Familiarity with Spring, JSP/Servlets, HTML, JUnit/Mockito, Maven, MVC.
• Experience with Eclipse IDE and SDLC processes.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to analysis, design, and development of technical solutions.
• Lead and manage a team of software developers with mentorship.
• Plan and oversee software development ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and address issues arising.
• Ensure high quality software meeting technical specs and business needs.
• Review designs, code, and documentation for best practices.
• Coordinate with BAs, Architects, QA, operations, and support.
• Facilitate effective team communication and project transparency.
• Refine development processes and tools to boost efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Policy Administration System

Java

SQL

OOP

Multithreading

JDK/JVM

Spring

JUnit/Mockito

Maven

Eclipse IDE

US Health Insurance domain

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

SDLC

Azure DevOps

Flexible to work across time zones

Education

B.E/B.Tech or equivalent

Tools

Hibernate

JDBC

Azure DevOps

Eclipse IDE

Job description

JD:

1. Contributes to the analysis, design, and development of technical solutions.
2. Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure successful project execution.
3. Plan, execute, and oversee software development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
4. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
5. Monitor progress, manage risks, and address any issues that arise.
6. Ensure the development of high-quality software solutions that meet technical specifications and business requirements.
7. Review and approve technical designs, code, and documentation to ensure compliance with best practices and standards.
8. Work closely with BAs and Architects and other stakeholders to align development efforts with business goals and customer needs.
9. Facilitate effective communication within the team and with other departments to ensure project alignment and transparency.
10. Implement and refine development processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance team efficiency and software quality.
11. Identify and address areas for improvement in development workflows and practices.
12. Manage developers effectively, including workload balancing.
13. Identify and address skill gaps within the team, and support training and development initiatives.

Required Qualification:

• B.E, B.Tech, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a team management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing software development projects and teams.

Required Skills (Should have):

• Proven experience leading and managing software development teams, with a strong track record of delivering successful projects.
• Proficiency in software development methodologies and practices, including Agile and Scrum.
• Working with modern Policy Administration Systems (PAS)
• Strong expertise in Java and SQL, with practical experience using Hibernate and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC).
• Deep understanding of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, with strong skills in data structures, multi threading, JDK, and JVM.
• Familiarity with Spring, JSP/Servlets, HTML, JUnit, Mockito, Maven, robust exception handling in Java, and the Model View Controller (MVC) architecture.
• Proficiency in working with the Eclipse IDE.
• Working experience with program involving Policy and Claims administration systems
• 5+ years of experience in the US HAL (Health/Life/Annuity) insurance domain.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven ability to address and resolve technical and project‑related issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with different stages of the software development lifecycle, from planning and development to deployment and maintenance.
• Experience in identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to coordinate with other departments, such as BA, QA, operations, and support, to integrate and deploy software solutions.

Preferred Skills (Good to have):

• Working with the conversion program
• Experience in the US Health Insurance domain
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Flexible to work in different time zones
• Experience working with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and managing work using Agile practices.Role & responsibilities