Java Full Stack Lead with React

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Mentorship:
  • Lead a team of backend and frontend developers to design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications.
  • Guide and mentor team members, ensuring they follow best practices and help them grow their technical and communication skills.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Act as a technical leader, working closely with product managers and stakeholders to define the architecture and design of scalable systems.
• Backend Development (Java Microservices):
  • Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices architecture using Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
  • Build scalable and high-performance REST APIs and services.
  • Integrate and manage databases (SQL/NoSQL), implement security features, and ensure the service is production-ready.
  • Manage application deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps processes in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Frontend Development (React):
  • Lead the design and development of responsive user interfaces using React.js, Redux, and related frontend technologies.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers to ensure smooth API integrations and create seamless user experiences.
  • Implement UI/UX designs with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Act as the liaison between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring effective communication of technical concepts and business needs.
  • Present regular updates to stakeholders, including technical architecture, project timelines, and potential risks.
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of sprint cycles in an agile environment, participating in daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
• Quality Assurance & Best Practices:
  • Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices.
  • Drive the adoption of microservices architecture, emphasizing loose coupling, scalability, and fault tolerance.
  • Continuously monitor application performance and optimize systems for efficiency and scalability.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Document system designs, architecture decisions, and technical debt.
  • Produce clear and concise documentation for internal use and as reference for future development.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
  • Strong experience with Java (Spring Boot) and building microservices.
  • Proficiency in React.js, Redux, and building responsive user interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Cypress, Jest).
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Proven experience in leading a development team and guiding technical decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, QA, and design teams.
• Agile Methodology:
  • Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Other:
  • B.S. or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with a focus on microservices and cloud-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with container orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Experience with serverless architecture.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools (Terraform, Jenkins, etc.) for automation.
• Experience in graphQL and/or TypeScript.
• Exposure to Agile Project Management tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)