Java Engineering Manager

Job Description

Project Description: The role involves leading end-to-end design and development of enterprise-grade Java applications while driving technical excellence across multiple integration streams. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on architecture, coding, performance optimization, and team mentorship. The position requires strong experience in Java, microservices, cloud, and cross-system integrations. Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex Java-based solutions Collaborate with multiple integration teams to define architecture, APIs, and data exchange mechanisms Provide hands-on technical guidance in coding, code reviews, and system performance tuning Drive engineering best practices in scalability, maintainability, and automation Work closely with architects, QA, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery Mentor and upskill team members on modern Java frameworks and design principles Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, or approaches to improve productivity and system quality Manage technical risks, dependencies, and design decisions across distributed teams Mandatory Skills Description: 14 to 15 years of software development experience with a strong background in Java and related frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate) Proven experience in microservices architecture and RESTful API design Hands-on experience with integration projects involving multiple systems and technologies Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and build automation tools (Maven, Gradle, Jenkins) Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling Experience in performance tuning, scalability, and distributed system design Excellent leadership and collaboration skills across multi-functional engineering teams Nice-to-Have Skills Description: Exposure to message brokers or streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Experience with event-driven architecture or reactive programming Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, or similar) Working knowledge of security, compliance, and observability in large-scale systems Prior experience in financial services, capital markets, or other enterprise domains