Software Development Lead - R01572012

Software Development Lead

Job requirements Experience Range: With 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience building production Java microservices, including strong expertise in Spring Boot 3.x, Spring Cloud, and REST API design on Java 17. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of scalable Java microservices using Spring Boot 3.x and Spring Cloud, driving architectural decisions and code quality. Implement and optimize RESTful APIs on Java 17, ensuring high performance, security, and adherence to industry standards. Architect and maintain event-driven systems utilizing Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, DLT patterns, and idempotency mechanisms, to support reliable messaging workflows. Deploy, monitor, and operate services on AWS EKS with Helm, managing infrastructure components such as RDS/MySQL, DynamoDB, ElastiCache (Redis), and Cognito for high availability. Model relational data and manage persistence layers with JPA/Hibernate and Flyway migrations, ensuring transactional integrity and data consistency. Integrate complex enterprise systems including Salesforce, Magento, and payment gateway solutions to enable seamless interoperability and data exchange. Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, implement observability using OpenTelemetry and Micrometer, and enforce secure-by-default development practices to ensure system reliability. Mentor and guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the development team. Required Skills: Advanced proficiency in Java 17 Expertise in Spring Boot 3.x and Spring Cloud REST API design and implementation Apache Kafka (producers/consumers, DLT patterns, idempotency) AWS messaging services (SQS, SNS, MSK) AWS EKS and Helm deployment Relational data modeling with JPA/Hibernate Flyway migrations MySQL and DynamoDB database management Experience with coding harnesses such as VS Code Copilot Preferred Skills: Experience with ElastiCache (Redis) Familiarity with enterprise system integration (Salesforce, Magento) Knowledge of payment/PSP gateway integration Experience with advanced observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Micrometer) Expertise in secure-by-default software development practices Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE certification