Lead Software Engineer - Java

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge backend systems and microservices. The ideal candidate will excel in Java development, possess deep familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure), and have a proven track record of working in agile, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot and Microservices)
• Take ownership of features from concept to deployment, ensuring high performance and scalability
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle — from analysis and design to testing and release
• Write clean, testable, reusable code, and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend or frontend issues across various environments
• Build and consume RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend integration
• Optimize application performance on the backend (API latency, database queries)
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines
• Work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
  
  

• Total 8+ years of development work experience
• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack development using Java (Spring Boot) and Azure
• Hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Framework
• Good knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture
• Strong proficiency in: Java 17, Spring Boot 3.1.2, Spring Framework 6.0.7, Hibernate, RESTful API design, and modular frontend architecture
• Experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Good understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture
• Working knowledge of cloud environments, especially Azure (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions (serverless))
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the stack
• Ability to work collaboratively in Agile/Scrum teams and communicate effectively
• English proficiency at a B2 level to ensure effective communication and documentation