Java Microservices Lead

• Lead the design and implementation of microservices architectures using Java and Spring Boot
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural best practices
• Conduct technical reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the quality and performance of developed solutions
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their applicability to our ecosystem
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
• Delegate tasks effectively, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making within the team
• Contribute to the professional development of team members through code reviews, pairing, and training
• Develop and maintain critical microservices, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience
• Design and implement APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) for internal and external consumption
• Integrate microservices with various data stores (relational, NoSQL) and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Implement observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) to ensure operational health of microservices
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, ensuring system stability
• Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java
• 3+ years of experience in a lead role, guiding and mentoring development teams
• Extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications
• Expert proficiency in Java and the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring Security)
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture patterns (e.g., Service Discovery, API Gateway, Circuit Breakers, Distributed Tracing)
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native services
• Experience with various databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to lead, influence, and motivate a team
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented

Global Benefits designed to support well-being, growth, and work-life balance