Lead Software Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in backend Java-based enterprise systems to design, develop, and deliver high-performance microservices solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java 17, Spring Boot, Kafka, SQL, and cloud-native technologies, and will take full ownership of technical deliverables while working closely with cross-functional teams., * Design, develop, and implement enterprise-scale microservices handling high volumes of data

• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned tasks, from design through implementation, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate closely with peer developers to translate business and functional requirements into robust technical designs
• Ensure automated test plans and scripts meet customer and quality requirements
• Proactively identify issues, drive resolution, and escalate when required
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery
• Support production issues as needed and demonstrate flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required

Key Deliverables:

• Development and delivery of new microservices
• High-quality, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions

• 12+ years of overall software development experience
• Strong expertise in Java 17 and Spring Boot-based microservices architecture
• Primarily backend-focused Java engineer (Java, services, databases)
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka
• 5+ years of SQL development experience (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar RDBMS)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP - any)
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Working knowledge of React (for UI collaboration and integration)
• Experience with enterprise middleware and messaging solutions (Kafka/JMS)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with OpenShift and/or Kubernetes
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices