Team Lead - Java

Title: Team Lead/Technical Lead

Location: Noida, Gurugram, India

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Architecture & Solution Design

• Study client information needs, confer with users, and analyze data usage, system flows, and work processes to evaluate technical problem areas and define scalable solutions.
• Oversee and ensure the thorough preparation of essential architecture blueprints, including Software Prototypes, System Architecture layouts, and detailed Software Design Documents.
• Document and demonstrate functional solutions clearly by developing comprehensive flowcharts, technical layouts, diagrams, charts, and baseline system specifications.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system integration frameworks and configurable solution designs to align software capabilities with client business requirements.

2. End-to-End Development & Code Governance

• Participate deeply in low-level functional design, direct code authoring, technical code walkthroughs, peer code reviews, and the compilation of code review artifacts.
• Enforce strict compliance with team coding guidelines and ensure user interfaces are developed in close alignment with standard UX guidelines.
• Manage core database administration tasks, demonstrating an expert understanding of tables, stored procedures, functions, complex joins, primary/unique keys, referential integrity, data normalization, and query performance tuning.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize development and service issues systematically to troubleshoot engineering bottlenecks and protect operational security.

3. Engineering Quality Assurance & Testing

• Oversee and drive rigorous multi-stage validation frameworks, including the writing of detailed test plans and test cases, unit testing, system testing, negative testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support.
• Conduct thorough log analysis and deep database query optimization loops to diagnose and fix application errors.
• Participate in high-impact customer product demonstrations and build technical Proof of Concepts (POCs) to ensure solution alignment.
• Compile final delivery and deployment documentation, including Installation/Deployment manuals, Release documents, and master technical logs.

4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and prioritize customer requests alongside other managers to maintain operational balance and ensure customer delight.
• Train, mentor, motivate, and manage the day-to-day performance of a successful engineering team while proactively handling employee complaints, grievances, and attrition-related cases.
• Recommend personnel management actions, including the formal hiring, termination, and professional promotion of engineering staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Experience and Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant industry experience across a wide variety of software development projects.
• Hands-on expertise in Core Java, JSP, Servlets, EJB, and Oracle/SQL database environments.
• Deep functional knowledge of SOAP/Rest APIs, Multithreading mechanics, Web Application concepts, program logic writing, and complex Data Structures.
• Advanced understanding of database management systems, system integration principles, and automated workflow tracking.
• Preferred Attribute: Technical experience or exposure within Banking retail loan systems, MSME lending frameworks, Trade Finance, or Insurance PAS domains is a distinct advantage.

Educational Background

• B.E. / B. Tech in Computer Science (CS) / Information Technology (IT) / MCA, M. Tech, or an equivalent technical engineering degree from a reputed institute is preferred.

Critical Competencies

• Technical Leadership: Ability to mentor junior engineers, lead technical peer code reviews, and drive execution workflows under strict delivery timelines.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Advanced capability to gather and analyze technical data, evaluate complex system dependencies, and draw highly logical engineering conclusions.
• Stakeholder & People Management: Adept at handling team dynamics, resolving structural resource grievances, balancing stakeholder priorities, and steering executive client interactions smoothly.
• Continuous Upskilling: Active commitment to continuous professional learning by reading technical publications, studying state-of-the-art development tools, and maintaining strong networks.
• Strategic & Ethical Alignment: Clear understanding of the company's vision, goals, and business operations, while maintaining absolute confidentiality to protect operational data.