Lead Java Developer

Job Description

We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. We are on the lookout for a highly talented and self-motivated Java Engineer/Lead to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. Job Description: Key competences: Extensive experience in Java development (Spring/SpringBoot, J2EE), Web services (REST, JSON, SOAP, XML). Expert at persistence technologies (Hibernate/JPA). Understanding of Relational Database and SQL database tuning, transaction locking techniques and query optimisation. Experience in working on structured (Iterative or Agile Scrum) SDLC processes. Experience in delivering software projects into production environments in Insurance or Financial Services organisations. Experience with end to end web application performance tuning including database layer. Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS/Azure), containers, spring boot, and container platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift. Familiarity with web application security concerns including OWASP top 10. Ability to plan and prioritise effectively, organise tasks and manage competing resources and demands. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with clarity, impact and influence. Highly developed 'first principles' problem-solving skills, combined with a curious and creative mind-set. Specific activities required: Drive the development of software that meets the functional and non-functional requirements of business users and taking into consideration future maintenance requirements. Lead the development and review processes across a squad of 3-5 developers. Collaborate across squads to ensure software is being built and tested in a cohesive manner. Build new or enhance existing Java based applications on spring or springboot frameworks or legacy J2EE apps. Lead the design build and diagnose issues on REST and SOAP based services. Ensure security requirements are addressed incorporating JWT, O-Auth and API security patterns where required. Ensure code is tested in line with quality engineering and CI/CD practices. Able to performance tune java systems through analysis of heap and garbage collection statistics. Able to openly and collaboratively discuss business requirements to ensure fit for purpose solutions. Lead meetings with business users to gather/ validate requirements for the technology solution. Familiar with UML and able to ‘design’ software in an agile environment through use of collaborative tools/whiteboards/wiki pages etc. Mentor peers, provide technical advice and guide team members to ensure high quality cost effective development. Review and ensure that adequate supporting documentation is prepared for software code in line with AAL requirements and standards. Ensure that time and effort is logged in appropriate systems as required to support with accurate forecasting and allocation of work within the team. Proactively look to identify security and other risks in the software solution through thorough analysis and unit testing. Lead production support and maintenance activities for relevant applications and systems to ensure minimal disruption to business users. Identify opportunities to continually improve development practices that result in better efficiencies and end user experiences and drive the implementation of these. Key Stakeholders and Relationship: Internal: Business users: Work closely with relevant business users to ensure that the solution is fit for purpose. Support business users with troubleshooting and solving incidents in production environments, as required. Program/Project Managers: Collaborate closely with Program & project Managers who represent the financial, functional and non-functional interests. Back-end IT teams: Work closely with relevant back-end IT teams such as DBAs, server administrators, security team, testing team to ensure that applications run smoothly, and or changes for development are made in accordance with desired outcomes. External: Consultants and service providers: Engage with external consultants to deliver projects as required. Why Us: We are one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world, with offices in 50+ countries across the globe and 219,000 employees. Our company is extremely diverse with 165 nationalities represented. We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe. We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life integration and real flexibility. We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees. We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 17 countries, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect. Equality & Opportunity for All: Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr