Java Team Lead

Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Team Lead to oversee our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Java and a proven track record of leading successful software development projects. This role involves guiding a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions, and collaborating with other departments to meet business objectives. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Java developers. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages professional growth and teamwork. Project Management: Oversee the development lifecycle of projects from inception to deployment. Coordinate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines. Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and support to team members. Review and approve code to ensure it adheres to best practices and standards. Architecture and Design: Design and implement scalable, efficient, and secure software architectures. Make technical decisions and recommendations to optimize performance and reliability. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet high-quality standards through rigorous testing and code reviews. Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA engineers, and business analysts, to ensure alignment on project goals and requirements. Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies. Advocate for best practices and process improvements within the team. Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges. Provide solutions and workarounds to ensure timely project delivery. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus. Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Java development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, and other relevant technologies. Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) is preferred. Experience with RESTful API design and implementation. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a development team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Project Management: Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.). Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and manage relationships with various stakeholders. Preferred Skills Advanced Technologies: Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.). Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. Why Veefin We are the clear Number 1 SCF technology provider to Financial Institutions in India and set on the path on building the World's Largest Working Capital Ecosystem . Most SCF Lenders in India use Veefin as their core SCF Loan Management System. We are a team of 450+ and continue hiring talent . This means more energy and a chance to be a part of building the culture at a world-leading organization. We are a Great Place to Work certified company (3 years in a row) and a Future Ready Organization by Economic Times (2 years in a row) We are listed on the BSE and do not have to answer to PE/VCs thus allowing us to chase our dreams without shackles. So Veefin can be the last company you need to work at. We have an award-winning team that has won numerous national and international awards. Some of the recent wins over the last few years include - Forbes India – Select 200 Companies with Global Business Potential Global Leader in Transaction Banking , Sales League Table by IBS Intelligence Most Innovative SCF solution at FiS Technology Leader of the Year - BusinessWorld Best Trade Finance Implementation : Best Program Governance at IBS Intelligence Fintech Leader of the Year – BusinessWorld We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity, and welcome LGBTQ+ applications