Java Technical Lead

IntelERA Inc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is hiring a Java Technical Lead for a permanent remote position. The candidate will be responsible for leading the development of scalable applications using Java, Spring, and cloud platforms, while collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills and experience in leading development projects as well as robust communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with Java development using Spring and SpringBoot.
• Good experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito.
• Good experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java SpringBoot applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless backend integration.
• Develop unit tests and automated integration tests.

Skills

Java

Spring

SpringBoot

JUnit

Mockito

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Hibernate

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Bamboo

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Role: Java Technical Lead

Location: Permanent Remote

Shift: 2nd Shift (1:30 PM to 10:30 PM IST)

Experience: 7+ years

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead with a deep understanding of Java/J2EE, Spring, and SpringBoot frameworks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable and high-performance applications. You will play a key role in defining the architecture, coding best practices, and ensuring that high-quality, maintainable code is delivered. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product owners, frontend developers, and DevOps, to ensure seamless integration of backend services. The candidate should be well-versed in cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the VP of Engineering to platformize the code, ensuring consistency and reusability across services.
• Collaborate with Product Owners/Business Users to understand project requirements.
• Identify project scope and break it down into smaller, manageable components.
• Develop Java SpringBoot applications adhering to clean code principles, ensuring modular, readable, and maintainable code.
• Write unit tests and automated integration tests to identify and resolve bugs or issues.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to maintaining code quality and best practices.
• Work closely with frontend developers to integrate web applications with APIs and other backend systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for software applications.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and suggest improvements for software development processes and technologies.

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience with Java development using Spring, SpringBoot.
• Good experience with unit testing frameworks e.g. JUnit, Mockito.
• Good experience with databases and ORM frameworks e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, Hibernate.
• Good experience with integration testing frameworks e.g. RestAssured, Postman.
• Good experience with application containerization e.g. Docker, Kubernetes.
• Good experience with CI/CD tools e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo.
• Good experience with cloud platform e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure.
• Good understanding of Agile principles and methodologies.
• Good understanding of testing automation tools e.g. Supertest, Cucumber.

Soft Skills:

• Takes ownership, is a proactive problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.