Java Lead Are Java Squad Lead

Cloudxtreme; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudxtreme is seeking a JAVA Squad Lead in Bengaluru to head multiple agile PODs, drive Java-based development, and coordinate with VISA as the primary point of contact. The role requires deep Java expertise, cloud experience, and hands-on leadership to deliver robust software solutions.

The candidate will oversee architecture, ensure coding standards, and mentor teams while aligning with stakeholders to meet project timelines. Strong communication and DevOps mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Expertise hands on coding in Java and strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Proven experience leading 2-3 agile PODs to deliver software in Java and cloud platforms.
• Experience in full stack engineering using Java technologies and REST/Microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 2-3 agile PODs; ensure on-time, quality deliveries.
• Serve as single POC to VISA for POD teams and act as development manager.
• Collaborate with product owner and stakeholders to gather requirements; translate to stories.
• Define architecture with VISA managers and create release plans; oversee sprint ceremonies.
• Maintain coding standards; conduct code reviews; ensure quality and security practices.

Skills

Java

Data Structures

Team leadership

Full stack Java

Spring / Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Kafka

Docker & Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

SQL/PLSQL

Code quality tools

Security scanning

GenAI for development

Agile Scrum

Communication

Mentoring

Payment systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SonarQube

Veracode

Job description

10+Years

Location_ Bangalore

JAVA SQUAD LEAD

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Expertise hands on Coding in Java,
• Knowledgeable in Data Structures and Algorithms
• Proven experience in leading multiple agile teams or PODs to deliver software in Java Development and cloud platforms
• Experience in Full Stack Engineering development using Java technologies
• Strong experience in Java, Spring framework, Srpingboot, REST APIs and Microservices architecture
• Experience in Streaming technologies like Kafka
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud technologies (Azure / AWS / GCP) and DevOps implementation using CI/CD pipelines
• Strong background in SQL/PLSQL and databases
• Experience in assesing and improving Code Quality using tools like SONAR and Security vulnerability scans like Veracode
• Proficiency in usage of GenAI tools for software development
• Should be well versed with Agile Scrum practices and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor and upskill team members in emerging technologies
• Background in payment systems architecture and implementation will be a added advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform Code Review and responsible for following and maintaining the coding standards as specified

• Lead and manage 2-3 agile PODs, ensuring on time and quality deliveries aligned with business objectives defined.
• Will be single POC to VISA for the POD teams and work as a development manager for 2-3 POD teams.
• Should be accountable for the delivery of the POD teams and be available for any discussions as per the needs
• Collaborating with product owner / Business stakeholders in gathering and understanding the requirements.
• Co-Ordinate between the stakeholders and the POD teams for implementing the requirements, execution of the sprint cycle and delivering as per timelines decided.
• Work along with the VISA Managers in defining the Architecture and Design for the requirements
• Translate the requirement into a technical plan with tasks for each POD and come up with a release plan
• Be able to document the requirements into individual Stories
• Oversee the Scrum / Sprint ceremonies for individual POD teams
• Sets technical standards and conducts code reviews to maintain quality and consistency.
• To make sure all the quality practices/standards are being followed during testing of the solutions implemented as part of software delivery.
• Identify and monitor the risks on regular basis and create the mitigation plans to handle the risks.
• Help the team to Identify cross functional dependencies with external teams and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve them.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across teams.