Lead Java Developer

V2 Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

V2 Solutions seeks a Lead Java Developer to architect and implement enterprise-grade applications, guiding a team of engineers and setting technical direction.

You will own the end-to-end design of microservices using Spring Boot, ensure security with Spring Security, and optimize performance at scale across PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL stores. Collaboration with DevOps on Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD is essential.

Qualifications

• Expert in Java with modern features (records, sealed classes, virtual threads).
• Proficient in Spring Boot and Spring Security.
• Experience with microservices, service discovery, and API gateways.
• Strong knowledge of databases: PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL.
• Familiar with distributed tracing and messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• Hands-on with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud services and serverless (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of microservices architecture and technical roadmap.
• Mentor engineers and enforce coding standards.
• Oversee deployment strategies and CI/CD integration.
• Drive performance tuning and query optimization.
• Ensure security and maintainability of systems.

Skills

Java Mastery

Java 17/21/25

Spring Boot

Spring Security

Hibernate/JPA

Microservices

PostgreSQL/MySQL

NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra)

Redis

Kafka/RabbitMQ

Kubernetes

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

GitHub Copilot

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Java Developer (810 years) to lead the technical design and implementation of enterprise-grade applications. You will act as a technical authority, ensuring that the architecture is scalable, secure, and maintainable while mentoring a team of 58 engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Orchestration: Lead the design of complex microservices architectures using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Architecture Governance: Own the end-to-end technical roadmap, making critical decisions on technology stacks, design patterns, and database schemas.
• Code Excellence: Enforce high standards for code quality through deep code reviews, automated testing, and the application of SOLID and DRY principles.
• Mentorship Leadership: Guide senior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Cloud DevOps: Oversee deployment strategies on AWS/Azure/GCP using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions).
• Performance Tuning: Troubleshoot high-concurrency issues, memory leaks, and optimize database queries at scale.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED (The 2026 Edge)

• Core Java Stack: Java Mastery: Expert in Java 17/21/25 (LTS versions), including Records, Sealed Classes, and Virtual Threads (Project Loom).
• Frameworks: Advanced Spring Boot, Spring Security (OAuth 2.1/OIDC), and Hibernate/JPA.
• Microservices: Experience with Service Discovery, API Gateways, Circuit Breakers (Resilience4j), and Distributed Tracing (OpenTelemetry).
• Data Messaging: Databases: Advanced PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra). Experience with Redis for caching.
• Event-Driven: Proficiency in Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.
• Infrastructure Productivity: Cloud Native: Strong experience with Kubernetes, Helm charts, and cloud-managed services (like AWS Lambda or RDS).
• AI Tooling: Advanced use of GitHub Copilot or Cursor for accelerating boilerplate and test generation.