Lead Java Developer

Lead the design and development of RESTful APIs using Java Spring Boot, ensuring adherence to REST principles, OpenAPI standards, and versioning strategies.

Architect and implement integration solutions using Azure Service Bus, Kafka, Event Hub, and MQ technologies.

Apply and enforce secure coding practices, including input validation, authentication/authorization, encryption, and secure error handling.

Guide the team in evaluating and implementing delivery models such as shared libraries, microservices, and discrete deployables.

Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for infrastructure provisioning and automation in Microsoft Azure.

Lead and mentor a small team of developers, fostering a collaborative and growth oriented environment.

Stay hands-on with development, code reviews, and troubleshooting while supporting team members in their technical and professional growth.

Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud Engineering teams to deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

Implement authentication and authorization flows using Auth0 and other identity providers.

Promote agile development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing. The expertise you bring

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

9+ years of experience in Java development, with strong proficiency in Spring Boot.

2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.

Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI/Swagger, and API versioning.

Experience with Azure cloud services, including App Services, API Management, Event Hub, and Service Bus.

Hands-on experience with Kafka, MQ, and other messaging/integration platforms.

Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC).

Familiarity with Auth0 or similar identity and access management solutions.

Solid understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles.

Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).