Java Team Lead

Designation: Team Lead

Experience Level: 8+ Years

Term: Full Time, Permanent

Location : Bangalore ( Work from Office)

  Skills Required:

• Programming: Strong expertise in Core Java and Spring Boot for building scalable backend systems.
• Microservices Architecture: Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices.
• Middleware: Expertise in Redis for caching and Kafka for messaging and event streaming.
• Databases: Advanced knowledge of relational databases like MySQL, Oracle, and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Containerization & Infrastructure: Proficient in Docker for application containerization and deployment.
• Development Tools: In-depth experience with IntelliJ IDEA, Bitbucket, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Testing Frameworks: Expertise in writing and managing unit and integration tests with JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks.

  Roles & Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• • Lead a team of backend developers, providing technical guidance, support, and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.

  • Review and provide feedback on code to ensure adherence to best practices, performance standards, and maintainability.

  • Foster a collaborative team culture and ensure effective communication within the team and with other departments.

• Design & Architecture:

• • Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance microservices-based backend systems.

  • Define and enforce architectural standards and best practices across the development team.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., front-end developers, system administrators) to ensure seamless integration of backend services.

• Project Ownership:

• • Oversee the entire lifecycle of backend projects, from requirement gathering and planning through development, deployment, and post-deployment support.

  • Manage project timelines, allocate resources, and ensure that deliverables are met on time and within scope.

• Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting:

• • Identify and resolve complex performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and production incidents.

  • Implement best practices for monitoring and maintaining high-availability systems.

• Technical Excellence & Innovation:

• • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and industry trends and evaluate their applicability to improve the team’s development practices and product quality.

  • Champion the adoption of new technologies and frameworks (e.g., containerization with Docker, Kafka for real-time data processing) to enhance system capabilities and performance.

• Quality Assurance:

• • Ensure the team follows robust software development practices, including unit testing, code reviews, and continuous integration.

  • Take ownership of the development and execution of comprehensive test plans to ensure the stability, performance, and security of applications.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• • Act as a liaison between the technical team and business stakeholders to ensure that technical solutions align with business needs.

  • Work with Product Managers and other stakeholders to prioritize tasks, define technical requirements, and address potential roadblocks.

• Process Improvement:

• • Continuously evaluate and improve the team’s development processes and workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Implement agile methodologies and ensure the team delivers high-quality work in iterative cycles.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in back-end development, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Technical Expertise:

  • Extensive experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.

  • Deep understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and cloud-based systems.

  • Experience with Redis, Kafka, Docker, and containerized environments.

  • Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).

• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team of developers. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to quickly identify issues and implement solutions to complex technical problems.

About Us :

ModeFinServer is a digital transformation partner of leading banks & financial institutions offering world-class Omni Channel & Digital Banking solutions focused on creating seamless customer experiences.

Our Vision : To be the preferred Financial Technology Service provider.

Our Mission : To partner with our customers to deliver best- in-class financial technology platform that simplify and enhance financial operations.

Industry: IT-Software / Software Services

Functional Area: Banking, IT Software – Application Programming, Maintenance