Senior Java Technical Lead

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldtech Resources Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Java Lead to oversee the design and delivery of enterprise Java applications. The role involves guiding development teams, engaging with business stakeholders for requirement translation, and ensuring quality through rigorous standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in enterprise application development with strong Java skills. This position offers opportunities for leadership in a structured delivery environment in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise application development.
• Strong hands-on development experience using Java.
• Proven experience leading or guiding development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate application development activities across onshore and offshore teams.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand functional requirements.
• Review development deliverables to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

Skills

Hands‑on Java expertise

Leadership capability

Technical design ownership

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Effective communication skills

Tools

Maven

Ant

Oracle databases

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Lead to lead the design and delivery of enterprise Java applications, providing hands‑on guidance across architecture, development, integration, and release activities. This role plays a key part in driving development execution, shaping solution design, and working closely with business stakeholders and offshore delivery teams to ensure high‑quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate combines strong hands‑on Java expertise with leadership capability, technical design ownership, and the ability to operate across the full software delivery lifecycle in structured enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Application Delivery and Leadership

• Lead and coordinate application development activities across onshore and offshore teams
• Plan, assign, and manage development tasks to ensure delivery milestones are met
• Provide regular progress updates and risk visibility to project leadership

Business Engagement and Solution Design

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand functional requirements and expectations
• Translate business needs into high‑level and detailed technical designs
• Review and validate solution approaches to ensure alignment with business objectives

Technical Ownership and Quality Assurance

• Take ownership of technical issue resolution including analysis, remediation, testing, and deployment coordination
• Review development deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards
• Drive strong engineering discipline and quality‑focused delivery practices

Change and Release Management

• Support change requests by assessing impact and defining appropriate implementation strategies
• Coordinate release activities and ensure smooth deployment with minimal disruptionProvide post‑implementation support for production issues, clarifications, and system inquiries

Architecture and Proposal Support

• Contribute to technical architecture design and review activities
• Support preparation of technical inputs for proposals and solution documents

Requirements

Experience and Technical Expertise

• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise application development
• Strong hands‑on development experience using Java
• Proven experience leading or guiding development teams
• Solid exposure to the full software development lifecycle using structured delivery methodologies
• Experience working with application servers such as WebSphere or JBoss

Integration and Backend Knowledge

• Strong experience working with XML‑based integrations
• Hands‑on knowledge of Java web services, including SOAP and REST
• Ability to interpret and design WSDL structures
• Working knowledge of build and dependency management tools such as Maven or Ant
• Practical experience accessing and validating data using Oracle databases and SQL tools

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a delivery‑driven environment
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with distributed or offshore delivery teams
• High standards for code quality, documentation, and delivery outcomes

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in banking or financial services projects
• Familiarity with core banking or enterprise financial systems
• Exposure to greenfield or from‑scratch application development
• Experience working with Japanese organizations or stakeholders
• Knowledge of IT security standards, governance, and compliance
• Experience with Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA) or enterprise integration patterns
• Exposure to ESB technologies such as MuleSoft or similar platforms
• Deeper experience with Oracle database objects including stored procedures and packages