Lead Java Developer

Acesoft Labs; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Acesoft Labs in Hyderabad, India seeks a seasoned Java Lead to design and implement scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot and microservices.

You will drive technical excellence, mentor dev teams, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to deliver cloud-ready solutions on GKE, Spanner, BigQuery, Redis, and MongoDB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field
• 8+ years of backend Java experience
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices
• Proficiency in SQL database design, optimization and querying
• Experience with CI/CD using Jenkins and Bitbucket
• Familiarity with API testing and debugging tools like Postman
• Proficiency with IDEs
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and services like GKE, Spanner, BigQuery, Redis, MongoDB

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based backend services and microservices using Spring Boot
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Write clean, efficient code that meets high-quality standards
• Optimize existing code and improve performance
• Develop and maintain SQL queries and database schemas
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bitbucket
• Deploy and manage services on cloud platforms (GKE, Redis, MongoDB)
• Mentor junior developers on best practices and coding standards
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure reliability and scalability

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

SQL

CI/CD

Postman

IDE

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jenkins

Bitbucket

GKE

Spanner

BigQuery

Redis

MongoDB

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture, along with hands-on experience in developing scalable backend services. You will play a key role in building high-performance applications, driving technical excellence, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering innovative solutions using modern cloud and DevOps technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop Java-based backend services and microservices using Spring Boot.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Write efficient and maintainable code that meets high-quality standards.

Optimize existing code and identify opportunities for performance improvement.

Develop and maintain SQL queries and database schema designs.

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bit Bucket for automated testing and deployment.

Test and debug applications using tools like Postman and your preferred Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

To deploy and manage services, utilize cloud platforms such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Spanner, Big Query, Redis, and MongoDB.

Work closely with front-end developers and architects to ensure seamless integration of services.

Mentor and guide junior developers on best practices and coding standards.

Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure the reliability and scalability of backend services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (master's degree preferred).

8+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java.

Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.

Proficiency in SQL database design, optimization, and querying.

Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) using Jenkins and Bit Bucket.

Familiarity with API testing and debugging tools like Postman.

Proficiency in using your preferred Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

Experience with Any Cloud (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), Spanner, Big Query, Redis, and MongoDB.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.