Lead Developer jobs

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to lead our development team in designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-grade systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and relational databases (MSSQL & MySQL). Additionally, this role requires team leadership, mentoring junior developers, and driving knowledge transfer to upskill the team.

As a Senior Java Developer, you will not only contribute to coding and architectural decisions but also manage and guide a team of developers, ensuring best practices and high-quality deliverables in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Spring Boot applications.

• Implement JPA/Hibernate for efficient database interactions with MSSQL and MySQL.

• Develop GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficient data querying and flexibility in API consumption.

• Optimize database performance and query execution for scalability and efficiency.

• Develop and maintain UI components using JSF (PrimeFaces), with optional contributions to Angular-based front-end projects.

• Ensure application security, performance, and scalability using industry best practices.

• Utilize Bitbucket (Git) for source control, JIRA for Agile task management, and Maven for dependency management and build automation.

• Lead code reviews, architecture discussions, and best-practice implementations.

• Troubleshoot production issues, ensuring system stability and performance.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of developers, ensuring best practices are followed.

• Conduct mentorship and training sessions for junior developers to improve overall team proficiency.

• Organize knowledge transfer sessions on Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL, and software design patterns.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, UI/UX designers, and DevOps teams.

• Guide the team through Agile methodologies, Sprint Planning, and Scrum practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java development with strong expertise in Spring Boot.

• Hands-on experience with GraphQL API and RESTful Web Services development and optimization.

• Strong experience in JPA/Hibernate for ORM and database interaction.

• Proficiency in MSSQL and MySQL, with strong database performance tuning skills.

• Experience with JSF (PrimeFaces) for UI development.

• Knowledge of Angular (optional but a plus).

• Experience with Bitbucket (Git) for source control and JIRA for Agile project tracking.

• Strong knowledge of Maven for dependency management and build automation.

• Proven experience in leading development teams, mentoring junior developers, and conducting knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.

• Experience in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps best practices, and automated deployments.