Senior Java Developer

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Java Lead Developer to design, build, and lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications within a public sector environment. This role requires strong hands-on development experience in Java, along with mandatory expertise in messaging systems such as Kafka or MQ. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade Java applications

• Drive system architecture, design decisions, and best practices

• Develop and integrate messaging solutions using Kafka / MQ for real-time and asynchronous processing

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security in compliance with public sector standards

• Review code, mentor team members, and enforce coding standards

• Support deployment, troubleshooting, and Day 2 operations when required

• Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams for CI/CD and environment setup

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Equivalent.

• Min 4 years in Java framework (Spring Boot / Microservices architecture).

• Mandatory experience in either Kafka, IBM MQ, or similar messaging systems.

• Proven experience in a Lead or Senior Developer role is a plus.

• Experience with RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture, and system integration.

• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

• Experience working in public sector or highly regulated environments is highly preferred.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.