Java Technical Lead (Cards & Payments)

NationsBenefits; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Impactful work in FinTech

Innovative-driven environment

Job summary

NationsBenefits is seeking a Lead Java Engineer with a focus on building innovative financial solutions. The role requires over 10 years of experience in Java development, leadership skills, and technical expertise in Spring Boot and microservices.

You will lead a team to develop cutting-edge applications, ensure system performance, and maintain the architecture for high-volume data processing. Join us in transforming the insurance industry with scalable, secure solutions!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise in Java, microservices, and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Define technical strategy and architecture for the FinTech application.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to align technical goals.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot)

Hibernate

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

DevOps practices

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead Java Engineer

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Hyderabad, India

Employment Type: Full-time

About NationsBenefits: At NationsBenefits, we are leading the transformation of the insurance industry by developing innovative benefits management solutions. We focus on modernizing complex back-office systems to create scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms that streamline operations for our clients. As part of our strategic growth, we are focused on platform modernization — transitioning legacy systems to modern, cloud-native architectures that support the scalability, reliability, and high performance of core backoffice functions in the insurance domain. We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Engineering Lead to spearhead the development of a cutting-edge FinTech application. This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical expertise in Java (Spring Boot, Lombok, JDK 17+), as well as strong teambuilding, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with product managers, business leaders, and engineers to design, develop, and deploy scalable financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
  • Recruit, onboard, and train top engineering talent, ensuring team members adhere to best development practices.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, one-on-ones, and knowledge-sharing sessions to drive continuous team improvement.
  • Encourage an Agile and DevOps culture, promoting ownership, accountability, and crossfunctional collaboration.
• Technical Leadership
  • Define and execute the technical strategy and architecture for a scalable, secure, and high performance FinTech application.
  • Ensure that the software development lifecycle (SDLC) adheres to industry best practices, coding standards, and compliance guidelines.
  • Guide engineers in software design, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating innovative solutions where applicable.
  • Monitor systems using tools like DataDog, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry.
• Application Development
  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.
  • Ensure the delivery of fault-tolerant, scalable, and low-latency systems that can handle high transaction volumes.
  • Collaborate with business teams to translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Optimize application performance, reliability, and security through proactive monitoring and fine-tuning.
  • Gain knowledge of the handshake between the system we own and immediate upstream and downstream systems.
• Microservices & Cloud Deployment
  • Architect, build, and maintain microservices-based systems on cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Ensure efficient containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Leverage cloud-based tools for monitoring, logging, and scaling production workloads.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
  • Work closely with Product Managers, Program Managers, and Business Leaders to align technical roadmaps with company goals.
  • Ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, product, and non-technical teams.
  • Translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Establish a culture of continuous learning and process enhancement within the engineering team.
  • Promote automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
  • Encourage the adoption of new frameworks, tools, and best practices to improve team efficiency and product quality.
• Compliance & Security
  • Ensure that applications comply with financial regulations, data security, and privacy standards (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.).
  • Proactively manage technical risks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.
  • Implement robust authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms for secure data transactions.
• High-Volume Data Processing
  • Design and manage SQL/NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance for largescale data processing.
  • Optimize database queries for fast, efficient, and reliable financial transactions.
  • Integrate real-time data processing solutions, such as Kafka or Hadoop, to handle high throughput workloads.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years in Java development, with 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Technical Expertise: Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate), microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases. Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Agile & Collaboration: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Problem-Solving & Security: Proven ability to design and deploy secure applications in a regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Kubernetes, and cloudbased CI/CD pipelines.
• Full-Stack Exposure: Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
• Big Data & Messaging Systems: Knowledge of Kafka, Hadoop, and distributed data processing tools.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a pioneering FinTech initiative with cutting-edge technologies and scalable architecture.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing, innovative-driven environment.
• Impact the financial ecosystem by building secure, high-performance applications.