Senior Microservices Technical Lead

Role Summary Experienced Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead with 8.5+ years of expertise in Java, Microservices, and Cloud-based application development across Banking, Payments, Telecom Billing, and Application Security domains. Proven ability to design scalable systems, lead development teams, migrate legacy systems to modern architectures, and deliver high-quality enterprise solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor development teams in designing and delivering scalable software solutions.

• Architect and implement microservices-based applications using Java and Spring Boot.

• Drive end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, and deployment.

• Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure best practices.

Application Design & Architecture

• Design and develop cloud-native applications using AWS and PCF environments.

• Migrate legacy monolithic systems to microservices architecture.

• Implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions using DDD and modern architecture patterns.

• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate enterprise systems using messaging frameworks (Kafka, MQ).

Cloud & DevOps

• Work extensively with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, SNS, and SQS.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, and Git-based workflows.

• Deploy and manage applications in cloud and containerized environments.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Lead client discussions, gather requirements, and provide technical recommendations.

• Ensure alignment of technical deliverables with business goals.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) using JUnit and Mockito.

• Conduct system testing, integration testing, and defect resolution.

• Drive quality improvements through automated testing and monitoring.

Security & Compliance

• Design and implement secure applications using frameworks like OAuth2, SAML, LDAP, JWT, and SSO.

• Ensure compliance with enterprise and industry security standards.

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Java (Core, Java 8/11), Python, Kotlin

• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JPA, Microservices

• Cloud Platforms: AWS (Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS), PCF

• Messaging Systems: Kafka, IBM MQ

• Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB

• Tools: Jenkins, Maven, Git, Jira, IntelliJ, Postman

• Web Technologies: REST APIs, SOAP, JSP, Servlets, JavaScript, HTML

• Security: Spring Security, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP, SSO, JWT

• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, TDD

Professional Experience Highlights

• Staff Software Engineer – M-DAQ (Singapore) Leading product development in fintech payments using Java, AWS, and microservices.

• Technical Lead – HCL (Client: Julius Baer Bank) Delivered CRM modernization and microservices migration in the banking domain.

• Software Engineer – IBM (Client: DBS Bank) Designed and implemented microservices architecture for payment systems; led Agile delivery.

• R&D Engineer – Rocket Software Developed data visualization and reporting solutions across multiple data sources.

• Software Developer – Amdocs Built telecom billing and enterprise security systems (authentication, SSO, authorization).

• Application Developer – IBM India Worked on SAP BI/BW solutions in the retail domain.