Technology Lead (Java)

A top employer is now accepting applications for this role. Role Overview

• The Technology Lead (Java) will provide technical leadership across backend systems while managing and mentoring a team of engineers.

• This role combines hands-on Java development with architecture design, system scalability, and delivery oversight.

• You will play a critical role in building secure, resilient, and compliant financial systems while aligning engineering execution with business goals.

Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership:

• Lead backend architecture design and implementation using Java-based technologies.

• Define engineering standards, code quality benchmarks, and best practices.

• Review system designs to ensure scalability, performance, and security.

• Own technical decision-making across product squads.

Hands-on Development:

• Design and develop enterprise-grade applications using:

• Java (8/11/17+)

• Spring Boot / Spring Framework

• RESTful APIs & Microservices architecture

• Build and maintain high-performance transaction processing systems.

• Optimize applications for concurrency, latency, and reliability.

• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend developers.

• Conduct code reviews and technical coaching sessions.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

• Drive sprint planning and ensure on-time delivery.

Fintech & Compliance:

• Ensure systems meet regulatory, security, and compliance standards.

• Implement secure coding practices aligned with financial services requirements.

• Oversee integrations with payment gateways, core banking systems, and third-party APIs.

• Implement authentication & authorization frameworks (OAuth2, JWT).

DevOps & Infrastructure Collaboration:

• Work with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines.

• Support cloud deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).

• Guide containerization strategies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Ensure system monitoring, logging, and uptime standards.

Requirements: Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 7+ years of software development experience.

• 3+ years in a leadership or team management role.

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.

• Experience building high-volume, transaction-heavy systems.

• Solid understanding of:

• Microservices arc...