Java Lead

Optimum Solutions Pte Ltd; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pune-based Optimum Solutions Pte Ltd is seeking a Java Lead / Technical Lead with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud platforms. You will lead end-to-end software delivery, guiding a team of developers and coordinating with client stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable systems.

The role emphasizes architecture, design, performance optimization, and production deployment across AWS/Azure/GCP environments, including messaging with Kafka/RabbitMQ.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in backend applications.
• Experience with Java 8+ production systems.
• Proven REST API and microservices development with Java.
• Proficient in Spring framework (Boot, REST, JPA, Security, OAuth).
• Knowledge of microservices patterns and implementation styles.
• Relational and/or NoSQL database experience.
• Experience with automated testing (JUnit, Gherkin, Cucumber).
• Experience with Gradle or Maven build tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
• Strong team communication in distributed environments.
• Cloud deployment experience on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Deep understanding of Java/JEE internals.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software delivery from architecture to production deployment.
• Guide a team of developers and coordinate with clients and stakeholders.
• Drive performance optimization and robust backend design.
• Ensure high-quality REST APIs and scalable microservices.

Skills

Team management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

End-to-end delivery

Architecture & design

Java backend

Tools

Spring Boot

REST API

JUnit

Cucumber

Gherkin

Gradle

Maven

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Pune 10+ Years Hybrid – 4 Days Java Leadership & Microservices Architecture (Java 8+, Spring Boot, REST, System Design), Cloud & Distributed Systems (AWS/Azure/GCP, Kafka/RabbitMQ, Performance Optimization) ODC0258

Job Description

Java Lead / Technical Lead with strong technical expertise in Java, Spring Boot,
Microservices, and Cloud platforms, along with proven experience in team management
and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate should be able to lead end-to-end
software delivery—from architecture and design to production deployment—while guiding
a team of developers and collaborating closely with client and business stakeholders.

Must Have

• At least 8 years of experience in creating and maintaining high-performance, mission-critical backend applications.
• Proven experience in implementing Java 8 and above-based applications in production.
• Proven experience in building robust REST APIs and microservices using Java.
• Proficient in the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, REST, JPA, Security, OAuth, etc.).
• Sound knowledge of microservices patterns and implementation styles.
• Proficient in working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Sound experience in writing automated test cases using JUnit, Gherkin, and Cucumber.
• Sound experience working with build tools such as Gradle or Maven.
• Strong troubleshooting ability and technical analysis skills, including performance optimization.
• Strong communication skills with a team-centric approach to discussion and decision-making within a distributed team.
• Experience in designing and deploying applications to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Profound insight into Java and JEE internals (class loading, memory management, transaction management, etc.).
• Experience with messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, etc.).

Founded in 1997, Optimum is a full-spectrum IT services and solutions company whose mission is to “Empower Business with Technology.”