About this role
Software Development Lead
Job requirements
Experience Range: With at least 4 years of hands-on Java backend development experience, including 2 years specifically working with microservices architecture Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance backend services using Java and Spring Boot
- Guide and mentor team members in developing, unit testing, and deploying robust microservices
- Analyze user requirements to define system business objectives and application functionality
- Write well-designed, testable code adhering to industry standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot production and environmental issues, collaborating with QA, application support, and business stakeholders
- Prepare and produce releases of software components, managing CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment
- Conduct software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging to ensure quality and performance
- Champion agile development methodologies, actively participating in grooming user stories and sprint planning Required Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Java
- Strong experience with Spring Boot
- Expertise in designing and implementing microservices
- Hands-on experience with SQL databases such as Oracle RDBMS and MySQL
- Proficient in CI/CD tools including Jenkins and Maven
- Version control using Bitbucket and Gitlab
- Experience with Docker for containerization
- Developing RESTful web APIs with Spring REST
- Solid understanding of Hibernate for ORM Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Kafka for event-driven architectures
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Knowledge of advanced monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack)
- Experience optimizing backend performance and scalability
- Understanding of security best practices for backend systems Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline
- Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE certification or equivalent
- Pivotal Certified Spring Professional or certification in microservices architecture