Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development, with at least 1-2 years in a technical leadership or mentoring capacity.

  • Expert-level proficiency in Core Java (JSE), including deep knowledge of JVM tuning, concurrency, and memory management (a must-have requirement).
  • 5+ years of dedicated experience in Spring Framework / Spring Boot and designing scalable Microservices architectures.
  • Proven track record in System Design and Integration, with a strong understanding of RESTful APIs, message brokers (e.g., Kafka/RabbitMQ), and distributed systems.
  • Experience leading code reviews, defining best practices for API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), and ensuring high-quality CI/CD standards.
  • Excellent problem-solving and architectural skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical debt and provide strategic solutions.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders or clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage team workloads, mentor junior/mid-level developers, and drive delivery in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

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