Java Tech Lead

Sonata Software Overview In today's market, there is a unique duality in technology adoption. On one side, extreme focus on cost containment by clients, and on the other, deep motivation to modernize their Digital storefronts to attract more consumers and B2B customers. 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. Position: Java Tech Lead Location: NJ(Onsite) Experience 12+ Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Java Tech Lead to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade software solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership qualities, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead the development and implementation of Java-based applications and microservices. • Contribute to high-level architecture and design decisions. • Maintain and enhance existing codebases, ensuring high performance and scalability. • Conduct and lead code reviews to ensure coding standards and best practices. • Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and support. • Work closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and other teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications. • Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements such as scalability, resilience, performance, and security. • Oversee DevOps practices, deployment strategies, and CI/CD pipelines. Technical Skills Design & Architecture • Experience implementing modular architecture. • Strong understanding of scalability, resilience, and non-functional requirements (NFRs). • Ability to evaluate and improve architectural patterns. Java Programming • Strong knowledge of OOP, SOLID principles, and Java 8+ features. • Expertise in building RESTful APIs. • Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, dependency injection, and application configuration. • Exposure to reactive programming is a plus. Microservices Development • Experience building and deploying microservices in production. • Understanding of common microservice patterns such as Saga, Circuit Breaker, and distributed tracing. • Familiarity with cross-cutting concerns (security, auditing, logging, exception handling). Event Streaming • Practical experience with Kafka or Azure Event Hubs. • Understanding of pub/sub models, consumer groups, and partitioning. • Ability to integrate event streaming with microservices. Cloud Technologies • Experience with Azure services such as AKS, Helm, and Azure Event Hubs. • Understanding of cloud-native application deployment and best practices. DevOps & Deployment • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization. • Knowledge of deployment strategies on Azure or other cloud platforms. Soft Skills • Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make informed architectural decisions. • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working alongside DevOps, QA, and Product teams. Why join Sonata Software? At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. • Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.