Java Lead

About the Role:

We are seeking a Technical Architect with proven expertise in full-stack web development, cloud infrastructure, and system design. You will lead the design and delivery of scalable enterprise applications, drive technical decision-making, and mentor a cross-functional development team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in .NET-based architecture, modern front-end frameworks, and cloud-native technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical architecture, system design, and full-stack development of enterprise-grade web applications.
• Design and develop robust backend systems and APIs using .NET Core / C# / Python, following TDD/BDD principles.
• Build modern frontends using React.js, TypeScript, and optionally Angular, ensuring responsive and accessible UI.
• Architect scalable, secure, and highly available solutions using cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Guide and review CI/CD pipeline creation and DevOps practices, leveraging tools like Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, etc.
• Oversee database design and optimization for relational and NoSQL systems like MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB.
• Mentor developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, QA, and DevOps.
• Ensure best practices in code quality, security, performance, and compliance.
• Lead application monitoring, error tracking, and infrastructure tuning for production-grade deployments.
• Required Skills:
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in architectural or technical leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, React.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Good exposure to Python for backend services or data pipelines.
• Cloud platform experience in at least one or more: Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proficient in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, and working with metadata-driven and microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and deployment strategies using tools like Git, Docker, Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Angular or Vue.js is a plus.
• Proficient with databases: MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB.
• Comfortable working on Linux/UNIX and Windows-based servers, along with web servers like Nginx, Apache, IIS.
• Good to Have:
• Experience in CRM, ERP, or E-commerce platforms.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration and working with data science teams.
• Exposure to mobile development using React Native.
• Experience integrating third-party tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, etc.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive and innovative approach.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Capability to mentor junior engineers and drive a high-performance team culture.
• Adaptability to work in fast-paced, Agile environments.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Microsoft / Cloud certifications are a plus.

We are seeking a talented Java Full Stack Developer to join our team.

We are solving complex technical problems in the financial industry and need talented software engineers to join our mission and be a part of a global software development team. As a Java Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications using Java and Angular.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, and you will work closely with Architects to ensure the technical feasibility of designs and implement them accordingly.

Required Skills: 

• Exp. - 5 to 9 years. 
• Experience in Core Java 8 and above, Spring (including Core, WebMvc, Batch, Cloud etc). 
• Extensive experience in developing enterprise-scale n-tier applications for financial domain. Should possess good architectural knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns. 
• Should be able to analyze, design, develop and test complex, low-latency client-facing applications. 
• Develop user interfaces for modern web applications using Angular. 
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. 
• Good development experience with RDBMS, preferably DB2/Sybase databases. 
• Good knowledge of multi-threading and high-volume server-side development. 
• Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux. 
• Excellent problem solving and coding skills in Java. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills. 
• Should be able to express their design ideas and thoughts. 

Good to have Skills: 

• Prior experience in investment banking / capital markets. 
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. 
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies. 
• Contributions to open-source projects. 
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Angular, Java). 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for monitoring project deliverables on day to day basis 
• Required to update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project's progress. 
• Assist, train, and ensure project team members with tasks that you have assigned to them. 
• Test the product modules and manage the change request, bug reports, etc. 
• Assist project managers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and progress reports. 
• Facilitate communication between intern stakeholders, clients, vendors, and management. 

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. 
• 3+ years of relevant Project Management experience. 
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills for documentation, user stories, etc. 
• Proficient in MS Excel, and Presentation. Proficient in Jira, Confluence, and Notion is a plus. 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Ability to work well in a team environment. 
• Experience with project management tools and software. 
• Ability to identify project risks and issues, and develop mitigation plans.

Expected Skills :-

• Knowledge/Application of data structures and algorithms.-
• Problem-solving attitude : This means when you face a problem (not necessarily technical), your natural reaction is "How can I solve it best" rather than "How can I get out of it/avoid it/overlook it"-
• Working knowledge in Java(SpringFramework) is a must.
• Working knowledge in ReactJs is a plus.- Working knowledge in Python, MongoDB is a plus.
• The founding team has extensive experience in launching and scaling up fintech products & New business verticals. The founders have rich leadership experience across Consulting, fintech and payment companies

Job Description

• Planning with the product advancement group to finish item thoughts 
• Utilizing different programming to plan the items. Has hands on coding experience across different technology stacks. Willing to experiment & explore across technologies and identify the best suited
• Performing constant market analysis of competing products
• Testing item models to control configuration blemishes 
• Talking with delivery team to work out financially savvy producing methodology and solutions. 
• Ability to ideate, code, setup a prototype and on approval design the entire application as per business requirements.
• Complete knowledge of Full stack development. .
• As a product engineer, our Super Hero is expected to participate in all parts of development life cycle. Create user friendly, cost effective product design.
• Ability to research w.r.t features, UX, functionalities and finally testing before being rolled out.

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with all stages of product development life cycle.
• Extensive experience in writing codes, deep understanding of platform architecture, ability to design & develop solutions & knack towards problem solving.
• Deep engineering skills in various technology stacks, ability to handle big data concepts, keen to work in IIOT & machine data domain.  
• Ability to effectively present ideas & communicate with team members within & outside organization, ability to write routine reports and correspondence and ability to speak confidently & effectively before groups of customers or other Donaldson colleagues.
• We are happy to have a technology geek take this position as long as s/he is able to align the product roadmap to organization’s growth roadmap.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Effective written and verbal skills in English Language are mandatory.
• This is a global role and the candidate may be required to travel to Smart Ship Hub’s different delivery centres.

Experience Requirements & Educational Qualification

• Atleast 5 years of proven product engineering experience. Must have: managed product life cycle, knowledge of product roadmap, extensive coding experience.
• Should be open to working in Disruptive Application Design domain, IIOT, Smart Sensors, Big data

Experience in Java (2+ years)

• Experience in SprintBoot(2+years)
• Good Knowledge of Microservice Concept
• Framework: Springboot, Spring Security, JAX-RS, Hystrix, Kafka
• ORM: Spring Data JPA. Hibernate
• Cloud Service: AWS(MSK, S3), Serverless lambda Functions
• Build tools: Maven, Gradle