Lead Java Developer (6-15 yrs)

Greetings from Team Management Services, an end-to-end HR consulting firm!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for the position of Java Developer Lead with one of our reputed clients.

Company Profile :

Our client is a well-established technology company committed to delivering enterprise-grade solutions through innovation and technical excellence. With a strong presence in the industry, they offer a wide range of software development services, specializing in scalable and efficient solutions for diverse business domains. Their culture promotes continuous learning, collaboration, and the use of modern tools and technologies to solve real-world business challenges.

Job Title : Senior Developer Java, Jakarta EE & Cloud Systems

Education : Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technology/MCA or equivalent.

Location : Trivandrum and Bangalore/Bengaluru

Experience : 6+ Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Summary :

We are seeking a Senior Developer with deep expertise in Java, Jakarta EE, and cloud-native development to join our dynamic and innovative engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and developing scalable, distributed systems while mentoring team members and collaborating across departments. If you're passionate about clean architecture, asynchronous systems, and cutting-edge technologies, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Technical Leadership :

- Lead the design and implementation of robust backend services using Java SE (11/17/21) and Jakarta EE 10.

- Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices using technologies like Quarkus, MicroProfile, or similar.

- Architect and implement cloud-native applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and hexagonal architecture principles to build scalable and maintainable solutions.

- Develop asynchronous and event-driven systems leveraging JMS, Kafka, or RabbitMQ and associated

patterns (SAGA, Outbox, etc.).

2. System Architecture & Infrastructure :

- Define and maintain scalable, resilient solution architectures in distributed environments.

- Implement event-driven architectures ensuring efficient message passing and service decoupling.

- Design systems with high availability, resilience, and eventual consistency in mind.

- Drive best practices around security, transaction management, and data integrity.

3. Database & Data Management :

- Model and manage data using PostgreSQL or similar RDBMS.

- Handle concurrency, transaction integrity, and performance optimization in distributed systems.

- Promote best practices for data modeling in asynchronous and cloud environments.

4. Development Lifecycle & Tooling :

- Utilize modern DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Docker/Podman for CI/CD pipelines.

- Champion coding best practices, including automated testing and code reviews.

5. Team Mentorship & Collaboration :

- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers.

- Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and Product teams in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement :

- Stay up to date with emerging technologies in Jakarta EE, cloud platforms, and distributed systems.

- Proactively propose and implement innovative solutions and process improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 8+ years of hands-on development experience with Java and Jakarta EE (JPA, CDI, EJB, JAX-RS).

- Strong expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Proven experience with asynchronous programming and distributed systems.

- Solid understanding of DDD concepts, aggregates, bounded contexts, and repository patterns.

- Experience building microservices and working with REST APIs, Quarkus, or MicroProfile.

- Strong database skills (PostgreSQL or similar), including performance tuning and transactional integrity.

- Experience leading or mentoring teams in Agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Jakarta EE 10 specific knowledge and implementation experience.

- Familiarity with serverless architectures and edge computing.

- Exposure to observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

- Experience in regulated or high-security environments.