Technical Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead with a minimum of 8+ years of software development experience to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be the primary technical authority for our core software products, driving the long-term technical vision for complex, large-scale systems. You will balance high-level architectural leadership with hands-on coding to ensure the delivery of scalable, robust, and high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Vision & Architecture:
  • Lead the design and architectural direction for complex, large-scale backend systems using Java (11+), Spring Boot, and Spring MVC.
  • Decompose legacy systems and introduce modern architectural patterns, such as Microservices and event-driven architectures.
  • Make critical decisions regarding scalability, reliability, and system resilience.
• Hands-on Development:
  • Contribute directly to the codebase, tackling the most complex engineering challenges and building core application components.
  • Establish and enforce high standards for code quality, testing practices, and documentation.
• Mentorship & Leadership:
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
  • Conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure adherence to established coding standards and best practices.
• Collaboration & Strategy:
  • Partner with product managers and senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable technical roadmaps.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks, bottlenecks, and debt across the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:
  • Minimum 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a significant focus on backend systems.
  • Proven experience (typically 2-3+ years) in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Core Technical Stack:
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java 11+ and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, JPA/Hibernate).
  • Deep understanding of Microservices architecture and RESTful API design principles.

• Infrastructure & Tools:
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle databases is a plus
  • Familiarity with messaging systems such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.