Senior Technical Lead

Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Lead with 15+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across Java, Spring Boot, React.js, cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), databases, integration middleware, DevOps, and legacy-to-modernization initiatives. This role requires strong architectural thinking, hands-on development capability, leadership in complex delivery environments, and close collaboration with business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership ·         Design and define end-to-end system architecture for large-scale enterprise applications, including monolithic, microservices, and hybrid architectures ·         Act as Technical Lead / Architect providing guidance on design patterns, coding standards, and best practices ·         Review and approve technical designs, APIs, database models, and deployment architectures ·         Mentor development teams and conduct code reviews to ensure quality, security, and performance ·         Drive legacy application modernization, cloud migration, and technology transformation initiatives Backend Development & Integration ·         Design and develop RESTful and SOAP-based services using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Batch, Hibernate/JPA ·         Develop and maintain enterprise integrations using IBM MQ, messaging systems, and batch processing (Control‑M) ·         Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth2, JWT, Spring Security, WS-Security ·         Develop reusable Java libraries, frameworks, and utilities ·         Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues Frontend & Full-Stack Development ·         Design and develop modern web applications using React.js, JavaScript, jQuery ·         Ensure responsive, accessible, and high‑performance UI designs ·         Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs securely and efficiently Cloud, DevOps & Deployment ·         Design and deploy applications on AWS and Azure ·         Hands-on experience with EC2, CloudWatch, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Bamboo, Bitbucket ·         Deploy and manage applications on WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat, IIS, OpenShift ·         Implement CI/CD automation, build pipelines, and release management strategies ·         Monitor applications using CloudWatch, ELK Stack, logs, and performance metrics ·         Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency Database & Data Management ·         Strong experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, IBM Informix, MySQL ·         Perform database migrations (Oracle to PostgreSQL), schema evolution, and tuning ·         Design schemas, write complex SQL/PL‑SQL queries, and optimize performance ·         Implement data access layers using Hibernate/JPA, Spring JDBC Reporting & Batch Processing ·         Design and develop enterprise reports using Crystal Reports, Jasper Reports, Cognos ·         Develop batch jobs using Spring Batch and integrate with Control‑M ·         Ensure high‑volume data processing with reliability, logging, and recovery mechanisms Testing, Quality & Security ·         Write and review unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests ·         Perform load and performance testing using Gatling, Cucumber, Karate ·         Ensure applications comply with OWASP security standards ·         Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments Agile Delivery & Stakeholder Management ·         Work closely with business users, product owners, QA, DevOps, and IT teams ·         Participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives ·         Translate business requirements into technical solutions ·         Provide production support, incident management, and continuous improvement Required Technical Skills Programming & Frameworks ·         Java, C#, Python ·         Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Batch, Hibernate/JPA ·         React.js, JavaScript, jQuery, Struts ·         Django (Python) Databases ·         Oracle, PostgreSQL, IBM Informix, MySQL Cloud & DevOps ·         AWS, Azure ·         Jenkins, Bamboo, Bitbucket, Git ·         CI/CD, OpenShift, Docker (exposure preferred) Middleware & Integration ·         IBM MQ, SOAP/REST Web Services, Control‑M Servers & Platforms ·         WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat, IIS ·         Linux (Red Hat, Solaris), Windows Reporting & Tools ·         Crystal Reports, Jasper Reports, Cognos ·         ELK Stack, CloudWatch, Jira, Confluence Experience & Qualifications ·         15+ years of overall IT experience in enterprise application development ·         Proven experience as Technical Lead / Architect on complex systems ·         Strong background in cloud-native and enterprise integration architectures ·         Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills ·         Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field Preferred / Added Advantage ·         Experience with government or large public-sector systems ·         Experience handling mission‑critical production systems ·         Strong documentation and architectural design skills