Role: Lead Java Developer – AI

Job ID: DOX1JP00011512

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 8+ Years

Work Mode: Onsite – Client Interview and Worksite Preferred

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer to design, develop, and deliver scalable microservices and cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, cloud technologies, and distributed systems, along with the ability to lead engineering teams and drive application modernization. Experience in telecommunications, identity management, billing systems, and customer self-service platforms will be an advantage.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the development of robust Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams, promoting best practices in software design, testing, and DevOps.
• Lead cloud-native solution design and deployment using AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Design and implement event-driven systems using Apache Kafka and messaging frameworks such as Apache Camel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals and customer needs.
• Drive application modernization, including monolith-to-microservices transformations and legacy system integrations.
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability practices.
• Lead initiatives involving identity management, billing systems, and customer self-service platforms.
• Ensure secure coding practices, performance optimization, scalability, and production readiness.
• Maintain technical documentation and promote knowledge sharing across engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Java development, including enterprise-scale microservices.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, including architecture and deployment.
• Proven experience with Spring Boot, GraphQL, and Node.js in backend development.
• Strong background in event-driven architectures and messaging systems, including Kafka and Apache Camel.
• Experience leading application modernization and digital transformation projects.
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with service meshes such as Istio, API gateways such as Zuul and NGINX, and authentication protocols such as OAuth2 and SAML.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Jenkins, observability tools such as DataDog and Sumo Logic, and distributed tracing.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications systems, including identity, billing, and device management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecommunications industry experience, including customer identity, billing systems, and network equipment management.
• Full-stack development experience using React or Angular for internal tools.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and SAFe frameworks.
• Experience in cloud-native tool development and internal platform engineering.