Java Lead

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced Java Lead with 12 to 14 years of expertise in designing, architecting, and delivering scalable enterprise applications using Java-based technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, cloud-native architectures, and enterprise integration patterns..

• Role: Java Lead
• Location: Hyderabad
• Experience: 12-14 years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architectures.
• Define and implement technical strategies aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Architect modernization initiatives including cloud migration, application transformation, and platform upgrades.
• Design target-state architectures for transformation programs such as PCF to GCP, COBOL to Java, and IBM MQ to Kafka migrations.
• Drive implementation of event-driven architectures and distributed systems utilizing Kafka and modern messaging frameworks.
• Solve complex technical challenges involving application scalability, resiliency, security, and performance.
• Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, architecture guidelines, and quality frameworks.
• Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical governance activities.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and business stakeholders to align technology solutions with business goals.
• Drive AI-assisted engineering initiatives and establish AI-driven software development lifecycle standards.
• Define and implement application integration strategies across enterprise platforms.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to development teams across multiple projects.
• Support engineering productivity initiatives leveraging GitHub Copilot, automation frameworks, and modern development tools.
• Own project planning, estimation, staffing, resource allocation, and delivery governance.
• Manage project health metrics, KPIs, risk management, and delivery status reporting.
• Drive business continuity planning, resource forecasting, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Engage with client stakeholders and leadership teams to ensure successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Support release management, deployment strategies, and production readiness activities.
• Establish frameworks for continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 12 to 14 years of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and enterprise solution delivery.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and distributed system architecture.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka and event-driven architecture patterns.
• Experience with cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud transformation programs.
• Proven ability to architect large-scale migration programs including legacy modernization initiatives.
• Experience working with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, GKE, or Cloud Run.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, messaging systems, and resilient architectures.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and enterprise database technologies.
• Knowledge of Maven, GitHub, Git-based workflows, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps engineering practices.
• Understanding of AI-enabled software development lifecycle (AIDLC) practices.
• Experience defining reference architectures and technology roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, domain-driven design, and architecture best practices.
• Experience with SonarQube and code quality governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to mentor teams and drive engineering excellence across multiple workstreams.
• Proven experience in project governance, estimation, planning, risk management, and delivery management.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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