Java Technical Lead (Cards & Payments)

We are looking for an experienced Java Engineering Lead to spearhead the development of a cutting-edge FinTech application. This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical expertise in Java (Spring Boot, Lombok, JDK 17+), as well as strong teambuilding, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with product managers, business

leaders, and engineers to design, develop, and deploy scalable financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Application Development:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Recruit, onboard, and train top engineering talent, ensuring team members adhere to best development practices.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, one-on-ones, and knowledge-sharing sessions to drive continuous team improvement.
• Encourage an Agile and DevOps culture, promoting ownership, accountability, and cross functional collaboration.

2. Technical Leadership:

• Define and execute the technical strategy and architecture for a scalable, secure, and high-performance FinTech application.
• Ensure that the software development lifecycle (SDLC) adheres to industry best practices, coding standards, and compliance guidelines.
• Guide engineers in software design, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating innovative solutions where applicable.
• Need to be fluent with monitoring systems like DataDog, prometheus, opentelemetry.

3. Application Development:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Java-based microservices using SpringBoot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.
• Ensure the delivery of fault-tolerant, scalable, and low-latency systems that can handle high transaction volumes.
• Collaborate with business teams to translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security through proactive monitoring and fine-tuning.
• Gain knowledge of the handshake made between the system we own and immediate upstream and downstream systems.

4. Microservices & Cloud Deployment:

• Architect, build, and maintain microservices-based systems on cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Ensure efficient containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Leverage cloud-based tools for monitoring, logging, and scaling production workloads.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with Product Managers, Program Managers, and Business Leaders to align technical roadmaps with company goals.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, product, and non-technical teams.
• Translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions.

6. Continuous Improvement:

• Establish a culture of continuous learning and process enhancement within the engineering team.
• Promote automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
• Encourage the adoption of new frameworks, tools, and best practices to improve team efficiency and product quality.

7. Compliance & Security:

• Ensure that applications comply with financial regulations, data security, and privacy standards (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.).
• Proactively manage technical risks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.
• Implement robust authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms for secure data transactions.

8. High-Volume Data Processing:

• Design and manage SQL/NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance for largescale data processing.
• Optimize database queries for fast, efficient, and reliable financial transactions.
• Integrate real-time data processing solutions, such as Kafka or Hadoop, to handle high throughput workloads.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years in Java development, with 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Technical Expertise: Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate), microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Agile & Collaboration: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Problem-Solving & Security: Proven ability to design and deploy secure applications in a regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Kubernetes, and cloudbased CI/CD pipelines.
• Full-Stack Exposure: Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
• Big Data & Messaging Systems: Knowledge of Kafka, Hadoop, and distributed data processing tools.