JAVA SQUAD LEAD

Cloudxtreme; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudxtreme in Bengaluru, India seeks a Java Squad Lead to steer 2-3 agile PODs, delivering software in Java with cloud platforms. You will mentor teams, own architecture discussions, and align deliveries with business objectives.

The role requires strong Java/Spring, REST, microservices, Kafka, and cloud experience, plus excellent communication and stakeholder management. Prior payments architecture knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Java coding and Data Structures/Algorithms.
• Proven experience leading 2-3 agile PODs to deliver software in Java and cloud platforms.
• Full Stack Engineering with Java technologies.
• Strong Java, Spring/Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices background.
• Experience with streaming technologies like Kafka.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Background in SQL/PLSQL and databases.
• Experience in improving code quality with tools like Sonar and security scans.
• Proficiency with GenAI tools for software development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; mentoring abilities.
• Background in payment systems architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 2-3 agile PODs to ensure on-time, quality deliveries.
• Act as primary POC to VISA for the POD teams and guide development managers.
• Document requirements into user stories and define release plans.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with product goals.
• Define architecture/design with VISA Managers and translate requirements into technical plans.
• Oversee Scrum/Sprint ceremonies and maintain coding standards.
• Ensure quality practices during testing and mitigate risks.
• Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor team members in emerging technologies.

Skills

Java

Data Structures

Agile Leadership

Full Stack Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

Microservices

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

DevOps CI/CD

SQL/PLSQL

Code Quality

GenAI for Dev

Agile Scrum

Stakeholder Mgmt

Mentoring

Payments Architecture

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring

Kafka

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

10+Years of Exp

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.