Senior Java Tech Lead

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Java Core: Strong proficiency in Java and its ecosystem, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and data structures.
• Backend Services: Extensive experience in developing and deploying scalable and high-performance backend services.
• Data Distribution/Caching: Proven experience with data distribution technologies like Kafka and in-memory data grids/caching solutions such as Apache Ignite, VMware GemFire , or similar.
• Database Technologies: Strong understanding and hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Kubernetes & Docker: Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.
• Multithreading: Expert-level knowledge and practical experience with Java multithreading and concurrency concepts.
• Security: Strong understanding of application security principles, secure coding practices, and experience implementing security measures.
• Unit Testing: Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
• Troubleshooting & Support: Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong ability to provide L3 support and troubleshoot complex production issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in an agile, collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenShift cloud platform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of other messaging queues.
• Background in financial services or a related high-throughput data environment.
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