Job Title: Java Lead Developer

Experience: 8–10 Years

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Lead Developer with 8–10 years of experience to design, develop, and lead scalable and high-performance applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java Spring Boot, Microservices, and Cloud-native development, along with hands-on experience in containerization, security, and messaging systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and architecture of Java-based applications.

- Design and implement microservices architecture to ensure high scalability and performance.

- Develop backend services using Spring Boot, JPA, and Tomcat.

- Implement API Gateway for secure API communication.

- Manage Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.

- Handle SSL/TLS and certificate management for secure application communications.

- Implement Service Mesh for microservices observability and security.

- Work with Kafka and MQTT for real-time messaging and event-driven architecture.

- Monitor and optimize application performance.

- Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams for seamless CI/CD integration.

- Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 8–10 years of Java development experience, with expertise in Spring Boot & JPA.

- Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture and API Gateway.

- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.

- Good understanding of SSL/TLS and certificate management.

- Experience with Service Mesh for microservices security and observability.

- Expertise in Kafka and MQTT for real-time data streaming.

- Proficiency in Tomcat application server and cloud-native deployments.

- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

- Ability to lead teams and guide junior developers.

- Educational Qualification:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Knowledge of Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators.

- Familiarity with security best practices in cloud-native applications.

- Experience with Spring Cloud for building distributed systems.

- Familiarity with API Gateway implementation and management.

- Knowledge of containerization using Docker.

- Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as Angular or React is a plus.

If you are passionate about building scalable applications and leading high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you!