Java Tech Lead

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1 = newbie 10 = expert
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Java Development






MongoDB






Spring Boot






Microservices






AWS or GCP






Cloud-native technologies including Docker and Kubernetes











Technical Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience as a Lead in modern Java-based development


• Hands-on experience with Java 8+ and Spring Boot, including Spring 5 and WebFlux for reactive programming


• Experience with non-relational databases such as MongoDB


• Proven experience in cloud-based projects using AWS or GCP


• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies including Docker and Kubernetes


• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Git, Jenkins, Bamboo, VSTS


• Strong experience in developing microservices and RESTful web services


• Understanding of microservice design patterns and inter-service communication


• Experience with distributed messaging systems like Kafka, Avro, Schema Registry, AWS SQS, SNS


• Hands-on experience with observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, New Relic, and CloudWatch


• Experience with Git, JIRA, and Confluence for version control and collaboration


• Familiarity with UML artifacts including class, activity, and sequence diagrams


• VTEX certification is highly recommended.

Key Skills:

• Ability to design, lead, and implement test strategies for complex applications


• Demonstrated ownership from concept to production deployment


• Skilled in integration approaches and strategies


• Strong understanding of Agile development methodology


• Experience in eCommerce projects; working knowledge of CommerceTools is desirable


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to identify project risks and plan mitigation strategies


• Strong adherence to timelines and proactive decision-making

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of developers and own the full product lifecycle


• Design solutions to complex business problems and implement server-side logic


• Conduct code reviews, provide mentorship, and contribute individually


• Develop REST APIs ensuring high performance and responsiveness


• Write reusable, testable, optimized, and efficient code


• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and scalable applications


• Build applications with performance and scalability in mind


• Create design documents and contribute to architectural decisions


• Deliver project modules on time and with high quality


• Provide detailed periodic status and health reports of the project


• Collaborate with PMs to identify risks and plan mitigation actions