Full stack Java Lead

We are seeking a Lead Java Developer with strong hands-on expertise in building scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will lead technical design, guide development teams, and ensure high-quality delivery of backend and full-stack solutions. This role requires a combination of deep Java/Spring expertise, modern architecture experience, and strong leadership skills in Agile environments. Key Responsibilities :- Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade Java applications. - Define and enforce coding standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices. - Perform code reviews, ensure quality, performance, and security standards are met. - Act as a technical mentor for junior and mid-level developers. - Design and develop applications using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. - Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services. - Implement scalable, fault-tolerant, and high-availability systems. - Optimize application performance, memory usage, and database interactions. - Ensure application security, including authentication, authorization, and data protection. - Participate in system design, solution architecture, and technical decision-making. - Design microservices, event-driven architectures, and API integrations. - Collaborate with architects on cloud-native and containerized solutions. - Collaborate with frontend teams (Angular/React) for seamless API integration. - Work on full-stack development where required. - Integrate with third-party systems, messaging platforms, and external APIs. - Support CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployments. - Work with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. - Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). - Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions. - Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. - Work closely with Product Owners, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features on time. - Assist in estimation, sprint commitments, and release planning. - Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis. - Ensure system reliability, stability, and continuous improvement. Required Skills & Qualifications :- 6-10 years of hands-on experience in Java development. - Strong expertise in Java (8+), Spring, Spring Boot. - Experience with Microservices architecture. - Strong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, XML, SOAP. - Experience with Hibernate/JPA and ORM frameworks. - Strong SQL skills with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle). - Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) is a plus. - Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). - Hands-on knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. - Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Experience with unit testing and integration testing (JUnit, Mockito). - Understanding of TDD/BDD practices. (ref:hirist.tech)