Software Development Lead (Java)

Requirements

Additional Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have extensive knowledge and understanding of Java.
• Must have working experience in building web applications using Spring or Play Framework.
• Must have strong knowledge on Web technologies like HTML, CSS, Javascript.
• Working experience with any of the SPA frameworks is a plus.
• Must be familiar with any relational database, like Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
• Must have good knowledge of object-oriented software development.
• Must have strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Must have very strong analysis and synthesis skills.
• Must be able to learn new technologies, tools, and techniques quickly and with minimal supervision.
• Must be proactive and able to execute tasks efficiently.
• Must have a strong sense of ownership and teamwork.

Responsibilities & Context

We are looking for a proactive and challenge-driven development lead with extensive experience in building web applications, demonstrating strong ownership, team mentality, and eagerness to learn new things. As a development lead, you will manage a team of engineers, overseeing recruitment, project assignments, career guidance, along with ensuring quality delivery within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Software Engineers in the creation of high-quality software within agreed project deadlines.
• Analyze the requirements, understand the deliverables, and delegate efficiently among team members.
• Responsible for timely delivery of high-quality solutions by the team, including proper solution design and implementation following standard coding styles and practices.
• Ensure that development standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to.
• Collaborate with team members and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Work closely with mentors, peers, and subordinates to fully understand the business process and requirements.
• Ensure that projects are accurately estimated and delivered to schedule.
• Actively contribute to the process of continual improvement, concerning self, team, and systems.
• Assume full ownership of all work developed by members of the team.
• Train and integrate new team members and proactively support the continued development of existing team members.