Technical Lead Integration/Apache Camel

Role & Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of Apache Camel-based projects and integrations from requirement gathering through production release.
• Engage directly with clients/business stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify functional expectations and define deliverables.
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements, development tasks and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Java development team.
• Strongly contribute to development and troubleshooting using Java, Spring Boot and Apache Camel.
• Break down requirements into tasks, assign work to team members and track progress against agreed timelines.
• Review technical designs, implementation approaches and code where required.
• Work closely with QA to ensure adequate test coverage, defect resolution and completion of QA sign-off.
• Coordinate with DevOps/Infrastructure teams for deployment, environment readiness and release activities.
• Coordinate UAT with clients, manage feedback and ensure issues are addressed within agreed timelines.
• Own release readiness and ensure deliverables are completed, tested and deployed successfully.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, blockers and timelines and proactively drive their resolution.
• Coordinate across Client, Development, QA, DevOps and Support teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Provide regular project status updates, delivery plans and escalation reports to management.
• Ensure technical and functional requirements are fully met before release.
• Support production issues and provide technical guidance during post-release stabilization.
• Continuously improve development, testing, release and delivery processes.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• 510 years of experience in Java/J2EE application development, with relevant experience in technical leadership and delivery coordination.
• Strong hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring Boot and Apache Camel.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, integration patterns and enterprise application architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Camel routes, components, processors, exception handling and integration patterns.
• Good understanding of databases, preferably PostgreSQL/Oracle/MySQL.
• Experience with Maven/Gradle, Git and CI/CD tools.
• Good understanding of Linux and application deployment environments.
• Experience working directly with clients/business teams for requirement gathering and clarification.
• Proven experience in task planning, team coordination, delivery tracking and technical problem-solving.
• Experience coordinating with QA teams for test planning, defect resolution and release sign-off.
• Experience managing UAT, production releases and post-release support.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requirements, priorities and dependencies simultaneously.
• Should be comfortable taking end-to-end ownership of assigned projects and deliverables.
• Prior experience in fintech, banking, payments or enterprise integration will be an added advantage.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical expertise.
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-grade Java, Spring Boot and integration platforms.
• Opportunity to work directly with clients and take ownership of end-to-end technical delivery.
• Career growth opportunity into Technical Architect / Engineering Manager / Delivery Lead roles.
• Exposure to modern technologies, microservices, APIs, integration platforms and cloud/infrastructure environments.
• Collaborative and technically driven work environment.
• Learning and upskilling opportunities.
• Performance-based growth and recognition.
• Paid leave and statutory benefits as applicable.
• Employee-friendly startup environment with opportunities to take ownership and make a direct impact.