Java Technical Lead

Capgemini; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Chennai seeks a Java Tech Lead with 9-12 years of experience to drive back-end development using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. The role emphasizes architecture, performance, and delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Exposure to AWS and banking domains such as treasury and capital markets is valued, with hands-on leadership, CI/CD, DevOps practices, and collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Core Java (8/11/17), Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs and enterprise app development.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end design, architecture and development of scalable, high-performance applications.
• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, data structures, code quality standards, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, including performance tuning and production support.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, Agile methodologies, Git and Jenkins, and modern delivery frameworks.
• Leadership in mentoring teams, code reviews, risk management, and timely delivery.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills; ability to drive architectural decisions and communicate with senior leadership.
• Exposure to Banking/Financial Services domains including FCSO, AML, Trade Surveillance, and Regulatory Reporting; proficient with React.js, Azure/AWS, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Experienced Java Tech Lead with strong core Java, Spring Boot, and microservices expertise.
• Lead end-to-end design, architecture, and development of scalable, high-performance applications.
• Ensure code quality, design patterns, OOP principles and best practices.
• Oversee database performance tuning and production support for Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Drive CI/CD, DevOps and Agile practices across teams, with Git and Jenkins.
• Mentor development teams, perform code reviews and manage technical risks.
• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders and influence architectural decisions.
• Engage with Banking/Financial Services domains and modern toolsets (React.js, AWS/Azure, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes).

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile

Git

Jenkins

React.js

AWS

Azure

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

OOP

Design patterns

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

React.js

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Tech Lead with 9-12 years of experience to join our dynamic team in Chennai. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in back-end development using Java technologies with AWS. Exposure to treasury and capital markets will be considered a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Experienced Java Technology Leader with strong expertise in Core Java (Java 8/11/17), Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and enterprise application development.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end design, architecture, and development of scalable, high-performance applications aligned with business objectives.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, data structures, code quality standards, and development best practices.
• Hands-on experience with database technologies such as Oracle and PostgreSQL, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Skilled in driving modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, Agile methodologies, Git, Jenkins, and continuous delivery frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring development teams, conducting code reviews, managing technical risks, and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Effective stakeholder and client management skills with the ability to lead technical discussions, influence architectural decisions, and communicate with senior leadership.
• Exposure to Banking and Financial Services domains, including Financial Crime Surveillance Operations (FCSO), AML Transaction Monitoring, Trade Surveillance, Regulatory Reporting, and modern technologies such as React.js, Azure/AWS, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes.