Technical Lead

SourcingXPress; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

People Impact in India seeks an experienced Java Tech Lead to steer design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications, with emphasis on Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.

You will mentor engineers, set coding standards, and collaborate with architects, product owners, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience leading development teams as a Tech Lead.
• Expert knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Microservices architecture.
• Strong experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Good experience with ReactJS for full-stack application development.
• Strong knowledge of MongoDB and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
• Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean coding principles.
• Experience with Git and modern version control practices.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is an advantage.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Java engineers through the complete software development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Build secure, scalable, and high-performance RESTful APIs.
• Provide technical leadership by defining architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, security, and performance.
• Guide the team in designing distributed systems and integrating messaging solutions using Kafka.
• Collaborate with frontend developers for full-stack feature delivery using ReactJS where required.
• Design and optimize MongoDB and relational database schemas, queries, and performance.
• Drive CI/CD implementation and release automation using Jenkins.
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Estimate work, plan sprint activities, identify risks, and ensure timely delivery of commitments.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Resolve complex production issues and provide technical support during critical releases.
• Communicate project status, technical decisions, and delivery progress with business stakeholders and onshore teams.
• Continuously improve engineering practices, application performance, security, and scalability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

ReactJS

Git

Agile/Scrum

Object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Java Tech Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade Java applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and modern application architecture, along with proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams.

As a technical leader, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence, mentoring developers, ensuring high-quality code delivery, and collaborating with architects, product owners, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Company Information

Company: People Impact

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Business Type: Startup

Company Type: Product & Service

Business Model: B2B

Funding Stage: Pre-seed

Industry: Information Technology

Salary Range: ₹ 35-40 Lacs PA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Java engineers through the complete software development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Build secure, scalable, and high-performance RESTful APIs.
• Provide technical leadership by defining architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, security, and performance.
• Guide the team in designing distributed systems and integrating messaging solutions using Kafka.
• Collaborate with frontend developers for full-stack feature delivery using ReactJS where required.
• Design and optimize MongoDB and relational database schemas, queries, and performance.
• Drive CI/CD implementation and release automation using Jenkins.
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Estimate work, plan sprint activities, identify risks, and ensure timely delivery of commitments.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Resolve complex production issues and provide technical support during critical releases.
• Communicate project status, technical decisions, and delivery progress with business stakeholders and onshore teams.
• Continuously improve engineering practices, application performance, security, and scalability.

Required Skills & Experience

• 9+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience leading development teams as a Tech Lead.
• Expert knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Microservices architecture.
• Strong experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Good experience with ReactJS for full-stack application development.
• Strong knowledge of MongoDB and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
• Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean coding principles.
• Experience with Git and modern version control practices.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is an advantage.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is desirable.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Ability to drive technical discussions and influence architectural decisions.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Financial Services, Banking, or Capital Markets domain is preferred.
• Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud, or Agile methodologies are an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Work on large-scale enterprise applications using modern technologies.
• Lead talented engineering teams and influence technical direction.
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures and distributed systems.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven work culture.
• Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.