Java Tech Lead

Position: Java Tech Lead Locations : Pune
Experience Level : 7 – 10 Years
About Us:
Lera Technologies is a future-focused, AI-led digital transformation company that empowers businesses to innovate and grow in today’s fast-paced technology landscape. Our core strength lies in our flagship products like the 9X Data Platform which is a state-of-the-art solution for seamless data ecosystem management. Additionally, FinSight 360 is our advanced GenBI, platform that elevates decision-making through intelligent business insights. We partner with enterprises with an ensemble of services to solve complex challenges around data modernization, integration, governance, and operational efficiency. By fostering a culture of continuous innovation and client-centricity, we deliver scalable, impactful solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. At Lera, we don't just enable transformation. We engineer it! We are looking for a hands-on Java Technical Lead who can drive architecture, engineering excellence, and team growth while building enterprise-grade applications.
What You Bring:
- 7 – 10 years of strong engineering experience with Java
- Deep expertise in Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and REST API development
- Strong experience with frontend frameworks (React.js, Angular, Next.js, Vue.js)
- Hands-on experience with API design, authentication, caching, and integration patterns
- Strong database experience: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
- Experience with Docker, containerization, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure /GCP / AWS)
- Strong fundamentals in OOP, design patterns, refactoring, and debugging
- Hands-on experience across full-stack development is highly preferred

Desirable Skills:
- Exposure to building or integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to connect AI applications with enterprise tools, APIs, and data sources.
- Familiarity with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), including document ingestion, embeddings, vector databases, and retrieval workflows.
- Exposure to integrating large language models (LLMs) into Java applications using APIs or frameworks such as Spring AI or LangChain4j.
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers
- Experience with performance tuning, scalability engineering, and application security
- Exposure to GraphQL or gRPC
- Knowledge of DevOps workflows and deployment automation
- Experience working in a product-based environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
Your Role:
As our Java – Technical Lead , you will drive architectural decisions, engineering best practices, and team leadership across full-stack development.
Architecture & Technical Leadership · Own end-to-end architecture across frontend, backend, APIs, integrations, and DevOps. · Define coding standards, architecture guidelines, and engineering best practices. · Build reusable libraries, shared modules, and common components. · Introduce modern tools, frameworks, and engineering practices. · Ensure scalability, maintainability, and long-term technical robustness.
Execution & Delivery Excellence · Lead sprint planning, technical estimations, and requirement breakdowns. · Ensure code quality through reviews, refactoring, and best-practice enforcement. · Coordinate reliable integration between UI, backend services, and external systems. · Drive performance tuning, scalability improvements, and production stability. · Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and release readiness.
Team Leadership & Mentorship · Mentor engineers across frontend, backend, and QA. · Conduct technical interviews and help build a high-performing engineering team. · Define expectations around design, testing, documentation, and delivery discipline. · Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues.
Cross-Functional Collaboration · Partner with Product, Design, and Business teams for solution design. · Align engineering architecture with product roadmap and priorities. · Ensure timely delivery without compromising quality or stability.
Why Choose LERA?

- I.C.E. Philosophy : Embrace our core values of Innovation, Creativity, and Experimentation . We encourage boundary-pushing ideas and solutions.
- Impact : Make a significant impact on our clients' success across various industries through strategic data solutions.
- Culture : Thrive in a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusive excellence.
- Professional Growth : Benefit from opportunities for professional development and advancement in a supportive environment.

Join Us:
Ready to lead the future of engineering at LERA? Apply now and build next-generation applications with us.
LERA: Pioneering solutions, inspiring leaders. Apply today and be a part of shaping the digital future.