Java Technical Lead

Description

Ciklum is looking for a Java Technical Lead to join our team full-time in Pakistan.

We are a leading global product engineering and digital services company that unites 4000+ seasoned professionals globally on various projects in healthcare, fintech, travel, sportswear, entertainment, and security. Ciklum delivers high-impact technology solutions to Fortune 500 and fast-growing organisations worldwide.

About the role:

As Java Technical Lead you will work with Java, Spring Boot, micronaut, Git, Spring, SQL, REST API, Test Driven Development; will work closely with Business Analyst’s & Product Owners to refine user stories and requirements and Identify, prioritize and execute tasks within the software development life cycle; will mentor junior developers, work independently and proactively, looking for details and answers, and will be comfortable raising challenges and proposing software improvements.

It’s very much a “best tool for the job” mentality and our tech-stack is continually evolving but to give you a flavor of what we’re currently working with here are some of the tools we use:

• Languages: Go, Java (micronaut), Swift, Kotlin, Python
• Tools: Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Vault, Consul, istio, private cloud, concourse-CI, EFK, Prometheus, Grafana, Firebase
• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD, Pair-Programming

Responsibilities

• Lead development team
• Lead and improve the decision-making process in design solution architecture, solution development, architecture and code review
• Back-end development to meet customer’s business needs and implement components according to modern software development environment (cloud-based platforms, microservice architecture, etc.)
• Develop and review feature design documents and provide inputs/update to specifications for the solution
• Design and implement a set of various types of tests (unit, integration, functional, etc.)
• Proactive position in architecture preparation, solution development, processes improvements
• Work in and lead the distributed international team in an Agile environment
• Communicate with PMs, engineers, Architects, QA and other colleagues and stakeholders
• Deliver the product roadmap and plannings
• To use high coding standards, software best practices and write highly testable, automatable and performant code over the whole SDLC

Requirements

• At least 7-8+ years of experience as Software Developer, working mainly in Java technologies
• Some leading/managerial experience
• Clean coding methodologies (SOLID, YAGNI)
• Spring Boot
• Kafka (or RabbitMQ)
• Experience with microservice architecture
• Knowledge of security concepts
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Working Knowledge of relational database concept
• SQL, REST API, Camel, Mockito – Junit (or other testing framework)
• Test Driven Development, Git, Tomcat, Maven

Desirable

• Full stack development (database development, Java development, front end (web)
• NoSQL (Cassandra/Mongo)
• Experience with Micronaut
• In-memory caches (Redis)
• Experience in banking (ERP, Treasury, Core banking, Risk and Compliance)

What's in it for you

• Benefits: We offer extremely competitive benefits & perks that includes but not limited to comprehensive medical coverage, life-insurance, gym membership, fuel, internet and mobile allowances and provident fund
• Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy licence, language courses and company-paid certifications
• Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
• Flexibility: Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up
• Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfil your potential
• Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
• Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:

Boost your skills and make a difference with cutting-edge projects, skilled colleagues and the latest tech stacks.

Join our friendly team and seize the perks of global opportunities, a dynamic environment and well-known customers.

Be bold, not bored!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.