Lead Engineer

Job Description – Java Senior Developer

Job Title: Java – Senior Developer

Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid)

Job Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled Java Developer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable applications. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Core and Advanced Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and cloud platforms like AWS. They must possess excellent problem-solving skills, clean coding practices, and an understanding of RESTful architecture. This role requires proficiency in front-end technologies (Angular/React), database management, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) to build high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Implement OOP principles, design patterns, and clean coding practices to ensure maintainability.
• Work on Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, and ORM frameworks for database management.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs following industry best practices.
• Utilize front-end frameworks (Angular, React, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS) to build user-friendly interfaces.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Optimize application performance by writing efficient, scalable, and secure code.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, or EKS.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure robust and error-free code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application functionality and user experience.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in Core and Advanced Java development.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, exception handling, servlets, and filters.
• Expertise in Object Oriented Design.
• Experience in designing and developing Microservices-based architectures.
• Proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring REST, and Hibernate (JPA).
• Strong SQL scripting skills and knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with UI frameworks (Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript).
• Working experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), and RESTful application integration.
• Understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and clean code best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

About TechGrit:

TechGrit is a custom software development services company dedicated to accelerating business growth through high-performing Agile teams. We specialize in delivering diversified and unique solutions across various industries, including ConstructionTech, HealthTech, FinTech, and HighTech. Our team of champion developers works closely with clients to design and develop custom software solutions that meet their business needs.

Our Mission:

To deliver high-quality and cost-effective software solutions that help companies and entrepreneurs achieve their goals and stay ahead of the competition.

Our Vision:

To be the most trusted technology partner for our customers, accelerating their business growth through innovation, reliability, and excellence by best-in-class people.

Our Core Values:

·      Customer Obsession

·      Excellence

·      Innovation

·      Teamwork

·      Integrity

·      Empathy

Join TechGrit and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. If you are passionate and want to contribute to our mission and vision, we would love to hear from you.

• Programming Language: Python (Strong knowledge)
• Concurrency & Parallelism: Multithreading, Multiprocessing, AsyncIO, ThreadPoolExecutor, Future, concurrent.futures
• Memory Management: Reference Counting, Global Interpreter Lock (GIL)
• Distributed Computing: Dask, Apache Spark (Preferred)
• Data Processing: NumPy
• Inter-Service Communication: GRPC, REST API
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• Software Development Practices: Code Optimization, Debugging, Performance Tuning
• Communication & Problem-Solving: Technical Documentation, Team Collaboration, Asking for Clarity When Needed

Skills And Expertise

• Python, 
• Multithreading, 
• Multiprocessing, 
• Dask, Apache Spark, 
• NumPy, 
• REST API, 
• Docker, 
• Kubernetes, 
• Code Optimization

Technical specifications/Skill Set:

• Minimum of 5+ years of significant experience in application development.
• Proficient with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies like Agile, Test- driven development
• Knowledge of system architecture, object-oriented design, and design patterns.
• Required technical skills: Strong Core Java, J2EE, Spring boot, Akka, API development & distributed application development experience.
• Desirable technical skills: Micro-services pattern, Kafka, Knative Eventing, Camel-K, Container Technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, NoSql preferably Cassandra.
• Experience working with high volume data and computationally intensive system.
• Domain knowledge in Financial Industry and Capital Markets is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, with strong verbal and writing proficiencies.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead one of the product verticals in the development of technology strategy, planning, hiring and execution of the next iteration of the WeInvest platform.

• Institutionalize a strong software engineering culture and facilitate a rapid, iterative, layered development approach.

• Be hands on with the coding, evaluate design and architecture choices, do in-depth code reviews, and implement standards and practices for software development.

• Inspire the engineering team to build quality, scalable code by pairing with team members periodically.

• Participate in the definition and management of high-quality product roadmaps based on business, product & tech strategy.

• Proactively identify and resolve strategic issues that may impair the team’s ability to meet strategic, financial, and technical goals.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Masters /BE/ B.Tech from a reputed institute

• About 6-10 years professional experience in software development.

• Excellent logical and analytical reasoning capabilities combined with strong knowledge of core

computer science concepts like algorithms, data structures, software design patterns, OOP etc.

• Should have experience in all the phases of SDLC

• Must have experience in leading a team. (At least 2-3 people)

• Be an expert in ruby on rails with experience OR from Fintech, Wealth Management OR Investment

• Management Domain with experience in any of the programming languages (Java/Python/Ruby).

• Breadth of experience in multiple technologies, tools, frameworks and processes is a big plus.

• Excellent understanding of core computer science concepts like algorithms, data structure,

Software design patterns, OOP etc. Be able to lead the team in design & architecture discussions,

introduce new tools, concepts & process to the team and guide other members of the team.

• Experience working in an agile team with software engineering practices like automated testing,

test- driven-development, continuous integration etc is a big plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication.