Technical Lead – Java

Closing Gap; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Closing Gap is hiring an experienced Technical Lead – Java to drive design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications in the Medical/Health Insurance domain. You will lead development teams, make architecture decisions, and ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure delivery.

The role requires strong hands-on Java expertise, leadership, and a solid understanding of insurance workflows, with exposure to modern frameworks and DevOps practices. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Java expertise (Core Java).
• Experience with Struts framework.
• Experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong understanding of architecture and design patterns.
• Proven technical leadership and team management experience.
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience across SDLC and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Java application development across the SDLC.
• Define technical architecture and design solutions.
• Ensure code quality through reviews and best practices.
• Resolve complex technical and production issues.
• Lead, mentor, and guide development teams.
• Allocate tasks and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Support team skill development and technical growth.
• Work with business stakeholders on medical insurance processes.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support UAT, enhancements, and change requests.
• Coordinate with QA for high-quality releases.

Skills

Core Java

Struts framework

Architecture & design patterns

Technical leadership

Team management

Debugging & problem-solving

SDLC

CI/CD

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

Notice Period:

Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Overview:

We are hiring experienced Technical Leads – Java to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications within the Medical/Health Insurance domain. This role requires strong hands‑on Java expertise, technical leadership, and a solid understanding of insurance workflows. The ideal candidate will lead development teams, make architecture decisions, and ensure high‑quality, scalable, and secure application delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end Java application development across the SDLC
• Define technical architecture and design solutions
• Ensure code quality through reviews and best practices
• Resolve complex technical and production issues

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and guide development teams
• Allocate tasks and ensure timely delivery of milestones
• Support team skill development and technical growth
• Work closely with business stakeholders on medical insurance processes
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Support UAT, enhancements, and change requests

Delivery & Quality:

• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security
• Coordinate with QA teams for high‑quality releases
• Ensure adherence to delivery timelines and commitments

Required Skills:

• Strong hands‑on experience in Core Java
• Experience with Struts framework
• Experience building and maintaining enterprise‑scale applications
• Strong understanding of application architecture and design patterns
• Proven technical leadership and team management experience
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills

Domain Expertise:

• 4–6 years of experience in Medical / Health Insurance domain
• Understanding of insurance workflows such as:
  • Policy Management
  • Claims Processing
  • Member Management

Good to Have:

• Exposure to microservices, modern frameworks, or cloud environments
• Experience in regulated domains (insurance/healthcare)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability