Java Technical Lead

We're looking for a skilled Senior Java/Microservices Engineer to lead the development of modern, scalable, cloud-native applications. If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, mentoring developers, and building high-performance systems, this role is for you!

What You'll Do

• Lead the development, enhancement, and implementation of enterprise-grade software applications
• Contribute to architectural design, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance
• Maintain and improve existing codebases; drive high-quality standards through code reviews
• Mentor junior developers and provide hands-on technical guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps) to translate requirements into technical specifications
• Build robust microservices and event-driven applications on Azure

Tech Stack You'll Work With

Backend: Java 8+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA/Hibernate

Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems, design patterns (Saga, Circuit Breaker)

Event Streaming: Kafka / Azure Event Hubs (pub-sub, partitioning)

Cloud: Azure (AKS, Helm), containerization, cloud-native deployments

DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes

• Strong expertise in Java programming and SOLID principles
• Hands-on experience building and deploying microservices
• Understanding of NFRs-scalability, resilience, performance, security
• Working knowledge of event streaming platforms
• Familiarity with Azure Cloud & Kubernetes
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration skills
• Experience guiding or mentoring junior engineers

As a leading Modernization Engineering company, we aim to deliver modernization-driven hypergrowth for our clients based on the deep differentiation we have created in Modernization Engineering, powered by our Lightening suite and 16-step Platformation playbook. In addition, we bring agility and systems thinking to accelerate time to market for our clients. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata has a strong global presence, including key regions in the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. We are a trusted partner of world-leading companies in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences), TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing space. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services cuts across Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centers, and around newer technologies like Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms.