Java Tech Lead/ Architect

Tech Aalto Pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Aalto Pte ltd is seeking a Java Tech Lead/Architect to design and deliver scalable Java-based solutions. You will lead complex development efforts, translate business requirements into technical designs, and ensure adherence to security and performance standards in a banking environment.

You will mentor teams, work in Agile settings (Scrum/XP), and drive TDD and CI practices while addressing production issues to keep the system stable.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience with Spring Boot, EJB, and relational databases (MySQL/Oracle).
• Familiarity with IBM MQ and messaging patterns.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/XP).
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and continuous integration (CI).
• Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions.
• Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving production issues under pressure.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and manage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Java-based solutions across the stack.
• Communicate complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Develop and deliver solutions with Java, EJB, Spring Boot, and databases.
• Ensure solutions meet bank standards for security, performance, and reliability.
• Tackle complex legacy defects and drive architectural decisions.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams and guide development in Agile environments.
• Drive and review architectural designs, enforce guidelines, and challenge status quo.
• Investigate and resolve production issues to maintain a stable production environment.

Skills

Java

EJB

Spring Boot

MySQL

Oracle

IBM MQ

TDD

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

XP

Job description

Java Tech Lead/ Architect

• Communicate highly technical issues to non-technical audience.
• Earn good reputation of being technically strong in the organization by help solving problems others struggle
• Development and delivery with Java, EJB, Spring Boot, MySQL, Oracle and IBM MQ.
• Understand business / system requirements and translate them into technical solutions that are scalable, stable and fit for purpose.
• Tackle very complex legacy defects that mediocre developers cannot analyse/solve.
• Ensure adherence to the bank standards (including code, security and performance).
• The role provides exposures to Wealth Management systems.
• Passionate about technologies and building robust and scalable Java Systems.
• Analysis, design coding, and implementation of complex and custom-built applications.
• Work collaboratively with team to achieve goals. Experience working in Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, and/or Extreme programming.
• Experience in following in following best practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and continuous Integration (CI)
• Investigate and resolve production issues to help maintain a stable production environment; remain cool and effective in crisis.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Communicate highly technical issues to non-technical audience.
• Earn good reputation of being technically strong in the organization by help solving problems others struggle
• Development and delivery with Java, EJB, Spring Boot, MySQL, Oracle and IBM MQ.
• Understand business / system requirements and translate them into technical solutions that are scalable, stable and fit for purpose.
• Tackle very complex legacy defects that mediocre developers cannot analyse/solve.
• Ensure adherence to the bank standards (including code, security and performance).
• The role provides exposures to Wealth Management systems.
• Passionate about technologies and building robust and scalable Java Systems.
• Analysis, design coding, and implementation of complex and custom-built applications.
• Work collaboratively with team to achieve goals. Experience working in Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, and/or Extreme programming.
• Experience in following in following best practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and continuous Integration (CI)
• Investigate and resolve production issues to help maintain a stable production environment; remain cool and effective in crisis.

Client / Stakeholder Management (internal & external)

• Analyse requirements, estimate efforts, plan timeline, manage progress.
• Ensure awareness, involvement and support from the key stakeholders and participants by building strong project teams and maintaining robust communication on the project status throughout its life cycle
• Drive and review technical and architectural design, enforce architectural guidelines and challenge status quo.

Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management

• Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Take responsibility for ensuring that risks and issues are identified and managed closely and drive all stakeholders to deliver on time and to the required quality standards