Java Technical Lead

Java Technical Leads with strong hands-on experience in building enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned technology leader with expertise in Java, Kafka, and API development, along with proven capabilities in performance tuning and optimization. This role requires a balance of hands-on coding, technical leadership, and solution design to drive high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring adherence to best coding practices, design principles, and delivery timelines.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable and high-performing Java-based applications.
• Build and optimize Kafka-based messaging solutions for real-time data streaming.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless system integration.
• Perform performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization to enhance application reliability and speed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, architects, QA, and DevOps to ensure smooth delivery.
• Drive technical discussions, propose solutions, and ensure architectural consistency.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and enforce quality standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 14+ years of total IT experience with a strong background in enterprise application development.
• Expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, stream processing).
• Strong knowledge of API design and integration (RESTful, JSON, Swagger, etc.).
• Proven track record in application performance tuning and optimization (memory management, multithreading, profiling).
• Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and efficient query optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with prior experience guiding teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Background in healthcare/insurance domain is a plus.