Lead Java Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of RESTful and event-driven APIs on AWS.

• Architect and implement API solutions using AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, and others.

• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Mentor and guide a team of onshore and offshore developers, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps.

• Oversee code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Implement security best practices for API development, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.

• Monitor and optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

• Stay current with emerging AWS technologies and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical lead role.

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, especially API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, OpenSearch.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, and Node.js.

• Experience with API design, development, and management (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger; GraphQL is a plus).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform), and DevOps practices.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.