Lead I - Software Engineering

UST
Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Role Description

Role Description

As a Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead, you will be responsible for designing,

developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications by selecting optimal

technical solutions, reusing proven components, and adhering to performance and

quality standards. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, support project

managers in execution, and take ownership of delivery across modules. You will also

provide guidance to the team, support agile practices, and optimize development

processes through automation and reusable design strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interpret application feature and component designs to develop robust,

scalable, and secure software solutions.

  • Code, debug, test, document, and communicate the stages of

feature/component development.

  • Participate in requirement clarifications, code reviews, and solution

presentations to stakeholders.

  • Select or configure appropriate reusable components, design patterns, and

architectures.

  • Create/review design documentation including HLD, LLD, SAD, and test plans.
  • Support project estimation, resource planning, and configuration management.
  • Lead defect management processes including RCA, resolution, and quality

improvement.

  • Work closely with QA teams for unit testing, test plan creation, and execution

validation.

  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline and release process monitoring.
  • Mentor junior developers and foster high engagement within the team.
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations proactively.
  • Collaborate with customer architects for design finalization and conduct

product demos.

  • Drive knowledge sharing and maintain up-to-date technical documentation.

Mandatory Skills

  • Strong expertise in Java 8 & Java 11
  • Proficient in Spring MVC / Spring Boot frameworks
  • Deep understanding of Java/JEE internals (memory mgmt., class loading,

transaction mgmt.)

  • Experience with RESTful Web Services, Microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of SQL & ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate)
  • Strong experience with Relational Databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodology
  • Proficiency in using IDEs, version control (Git), and CI/CD tools
  • Ability to translate wireframes/mockups into scalable applications
  • Experience in unit testing, code reviews, and performance tuning

Good to Have Skills

  • Exposure to Lucidchart or similar design tools for architecture visualization
  • Understanding of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with interface definition languages (IDL) and modeling techniques
  • Knowledge of NoSQL databases and event-driven architecture
  • Exposure to containerization tools (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Domain experience in healthcare, banking, or retail

Soft Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to conduct client-facing meetings, stand-ups, and demos
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Capability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to mentor, guide, and manage small to mid-sized teams
  • Professionalism in documentation and stakeholder communication
  • High ownership, accountability, and proactive thinking

Certifications (Preferred But Not Mandatory)

  • Java / Spring Professional Certification
  • Agile / Scrum Certification
  • Domain Certifications (Healthcare, BFSI)

Skills

java,java 17,spring boot,sql,jpa,hibernate,aws ecs,agile methodologies,jira,gitlab

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