Job Title: Java Technical Lead – Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture

Location: Gurgaon, India

Experience: 7+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead with deep expertise in Spring Boot, Kafka, and Microservices architecture to design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will be passionate about clean architecture, possess strong hands-on development skills, and have experience leading development teams in a modern Agile DevOps environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development:
• Develop and productionize modern APIs and event-driven microservices using Spring Boot, Kafka, and Hibernate.
• Implement domain-driven design (DDD) principles for building robust, maintainable, and scalable services.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and testable code in Java while adhering to coding best practices.
• Architecture & System Design:
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to solution architecture.
• Lead efforts in productionization, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Agile & DevOps Delivery:
• Deliver software using Scrum and agile methodologies, actively participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Work in a modern DevOps setup, contributing to CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing processes.
• Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical leadership to a team of developers, guiding them through design, development, and code reviews.
• Drive innovation, ensure best practices, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Testing & Quality Assurance:
• Ensure quality through unit and integration testing.
• (Optional) Contribute to automated UI testing using Selenium / WebDriver where applicable.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development with strong hands-on expertise in Java.
• 2+ years of experience in developing API and event-driven microservices using Spring Boot, Kafka, and Hibernate.
• 2+ years of experience implementing domain-driven design (DDD) principles.
• Experience working in a Scrum/Agile environment and applying software engineering best practices.
• Proven track record of technical leadership — mentoring team members and leading projects end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of system documentation, production support, and maintenance processes.

Good to Have:

• Experience in automated testing using Selenium or WebDriver.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Us:

• Lead enterprise-grade microservices architecture projects in a forward-thinking organization.
• Collaborate with a talented engineering team in an Agile and DevOps-driven setup.
• Opportunity to grow technically and professionally with cutting-edge technologies.