Java Technical Lead Nightshift (Remote)

Project Description:

We are seeking a seasoned and highly skilled Technical Lead to join our dynamic team and provide leadership and technical expertise in the development and implementation of complex software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of leading successful projects from conception to delivery.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of developers, architects, and engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, testing frameworks, and development methodologies to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Architecture and Design:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and system architectures.
• Design and architect complex software systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, scalability, and performance requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the development and deployment of robust software solutions.

Project Management:

• Lead project planning, estimation, and prioritization efforts, working closely with cross-functional teams to define project scope, dependencies, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate with product owners, business analysts, and quality assurance teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.

Technical Excellence:

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members, promoting code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and advocate for their adoption to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, automation, and tooling enhancements.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster strong collaboration and communication within the team and with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of technical solutions with business objectives.
• Facilitate effective cross-functional communication and coordination, resolving conflicts and promoting a positive team environment.
• Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating technical concepts into understandable terms and fostering shared understanding.

Mandatory Skills Description:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field as well as equivalent work experience
• 3 – 5 years of experience managing IT and/or business projects
• Must have experience working on large scale projects as well as handling day-to-day operational requests from the business
• Experience working with Java 8 and above.
• 7+ years of developing multi‐tier enterprise level applications using Java EE and Spring technologies.
• 5+ years developing applications following SOA architecture and RESTful web services using Java EE, Spring/Hibernate, JAX-WS, JAX-RS and related technologies.
• 5+ years of developing web and enterprise applications using all layers of Java EE technology stack.
• Working in fast-paced development teams following Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of working with source control, build tools and CI/CD processes involving Git/BitBucket, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus.
• Knowledge of working with testing tools like Postman, JMeter etc.
• Experience in Health care domain is a plus.
• Experience in implementing responsive design on web applications.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks at any given point, strong relationship building skills & communication skills
• Data analysis – Must have proficiency with SQL and Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts
• Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis
• Business case development
• Process flow modeling techniques and methods
• Experience and exposure to a range of technical environments
• Strong consensus building communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role, with a strong background in software development and architecture.
• Expertise in software engineering principles, including design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and system architecture.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Angular, JavaScript, Databases) and related technologies.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve common goals.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset, with a focus on driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.Healthcare experience preferred
• Working experience in BPM tools is a plus
• Knowledge in MDM (Master Data Management) concepts is a plus
• Knowledge in WebAnalytics implementation is a plus
• Knowledge in Container implementation/maintenance is a plus