Java Technical Manager II

fiserv

Chennai, India 8 Years Exp Posted 13d ago

Lead a team of software engineers responsible for designing, developing and supporting Java-based applications
Manage day-to-day technical delivery across projects, enhancements and production support activities
Drive architecture and design decisions for enterprise-grade applications, APIs and integrated systems
Provide hands-on technical guidance in Java, Spring Boot, microservices and distributed systems
Ensure adherence to coding standards, security requirements, performance expectations and quality practices
Partner with product managers, business analysts, architects and cross-functional teams to define and deliver solutions
Oversee sprint planning, resource allocation, estimation, dependency management and release readiness
Support modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, containerization and automation
Review technical designs, conduct code reviews and remove delivery roadblocks for the team
Monitor application stability and support issue resolution, root cause analysis and preventive improvements
Mentor team members, support career development and contribute to hiring and performance management
Communicate delivery progress, technical risks and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders

What you will need to have:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
8+ years of experience in software development with strong Java expertise
3+ years of experience in technical leadership, team lead or engineering management roles
Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot and RESTful services
Experience designing and building scalable, high-availability enterprise applications
Experience with microservices architecture, APIs and system integration patterns
Experience with SQL and database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL or NoSQL platforms
Experience with CI/CD tools, Git-based source control and automated testing frameworks
Knowledge of secure coding practices, application performance tuning and production support
Experience working in agile development environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams

What would be great to have:

Experience in financial services, banking, payments or fintech
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud platforms
Experience with Kafka, messaging systems or event-driven architecture
Experience with DevSecOps practices and observability tools
Exposure to modern UI frameworks or full-stack application delivery
Experience leading globally distributed teams
- Relevant certifications in cloud, agile or software architecture