Java Technology Lead

Keka Inc.; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarento is seeking a Java Technical Lead to guide a team of engineers in delivering scalable enterprise applications. The role focuses on hands-on Java backend development, event-driven design, Kafka, and microservices, with close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure robust solutions.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Java-based backend systems, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and architecture leadership, enabling strong technical ownership across projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience in Java.
• Hands-on with Java backend development, Spring Boot, and Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java engineers and provide technical direction.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend apps using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement microservices and event-driven architectures with Kafka.

Skills

Java 8/11/17+

Spring Boot

Microservices

Apache Kafka

REST APIs

Relational DBs

NoSQL

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Tarento is a fast-growing technology consulting company headquartered in Stockholm, with a strong presence in India and clients across the globe. We specialize in digital transformation, product engineering, and enterprise solutions, working across diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our teams combine Nordic values with Indian expertise to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-impact solutions.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, a testament to our inclusive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee well-being and growth. At Tarento, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, learning is continuous, and careers are built on passion and purpose.

We are looking for strong Java Technical Lead for one of our leading technology program

Experience: 6+ years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Lead with strong expertise in Java and Kafka to join our team. The role will involve leading a team of engineers, driving technical delivery, and working closely with stakeholders to build and enhance scalable enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Java-based backend development, event-driven architecture, Kafka, microservices, and should be comfortable providing technical leadership to a growing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java engineers and provide technical direction across projects
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Design and implement microservices and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
• Own technical design, architecture decisions, code quality, and engineering best practices
• Work closely with product owners, architects, business stakeholders, and offshore/onshore teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding, security, performance, and development standards
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive root-cause analysis and resolution
• Ensure timely delivery of technical milestones while maintaining quality
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Mentor team members and contribute to building a strong engineering culture
• Collaborate with distributed teams and effectively communicate technical decisions and project status
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, CI/CD practices, automation, and engineering standards

Core Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Java 8/11/17+
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• Good understanding of Microservices architecture
• Strong experience with Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, topics, partitions, consumer groups, and event-driven design
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and backend application development
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Experience with at least one NoSQL database or technology, such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis, or equivalent
• Good understanding of distributed systems and application scalability
• Experience with Git and modern software development practices
• Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices

Leadership Skills

• Proven experience leading a team of software engineers
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentor developers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to take ownership of technical deliverables
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams

Good to Have

• Experience working on Order Management Systems (OMS) or large-scale enterprise platforms
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of caching technologies such as Redis
• Experience with automated testing and TDD/BDD practices
• Exposure to observability and monitoring tools
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline

What We Are Looking For

• Strong technical ownership and engineering mindset
• Hands-on leader who can contribute to architecture and development while guiding the team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong focus on quality, scalability, reliability, and timely delivery
• Willingness to work closely with both offshore and client-facing teams