Java Tech Lead

Location: Pune, India

Position: Java Tech Lead
Locations: Pune

Experience Level: 7 – 10 Years

About Us:

Lera Technologies is a future-focused, AI-led digital transformation company that empowers businesses to innovate and grow in today’s fast-paced technology landscape. Our core strength lies in our flagship products like the 9X Data Platform which is a state-of-the-art solution for seamless data ecosystem management. Additionally, FinSight 360 is our advanced GenBI, platform that elevates decision-making through intelligent business insights. We partner with enterprises with an ensemble of services to solve complex challenges around data modernization, integration, governance, and operational efficiency. By fostering a culture of continuous innovation and client-centricity, we deliver scalable, impactful solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. At Lera, we don't just enable transformation. We engineer it!
We are looking for a hands-on Java Technical Lead who can drive architecture, engineering excellence, and team growth while building enterprise-grade applications.

What You Bring:

• 7 – 10 years of strong engineering experience with Java

• Deep expertise in Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and REST API development

• Strong experience with frontend frameworks (React.js, Angular, Next.js, Vue.js)

• Hands-on experience with API design, authentication, caching, and integration patterns

• Strong database experience: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis

• Experience with Docker, containerization, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure /GCP / AWS)

• Strong fundamentals in OOP, design patterns, refactoring, and debugging

• Hands-on experience across full-stack development is highly preferred

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to building or integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to connect AI applications with enterprise tools, APIs, and data sources.

• Familiarity with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), including document ingestion, embeddings, vector databases, and retrieval workflows.

• Exposure to integrating large language models (LLMs) into Java applications using APIs or frameworks such as Spring AI or LangChain4j.

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration

• Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers

• Experience with performance tuning, scalability engineering, and application security

• Exposure to GraphQL or gRPC

• Knowledge of DevOps workflows and deployment automation

• Experience working in a product-based environment

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities

Your Role:

As our Java – Technical Lead , you will drive architectural decisions, engineering best practices, and team leadership across full-stack development.

Architecture & Technical Leadership
· Own end-to-end architecture across frontend, backend, APIs, integrations, and DevOps.
· Define coding standards, architecture guidelines, and engineering best practices.
· Build reusable libraries, shared modules, and common components.
· Introduce modern tools, frameworks, and engineering practices.
· Ensure scalability, maintainability, and long-term technical robustness.

Execution & Delivery Excellence
· Lead sprint planning, technical estimations, and requirement breakdowns.
· Ensure code quality through reviews, refactoring, and best-practice enforcement.
· Coordinate reliable integration between UI, backend services, and external systems.
· Drive performance tuning, scalability improvements, and production stability.
· Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and release readiness.

Team Leadership & Mentorship
· Mentor engineers across frontend, backend, and QA.
· Conduct technical interviews and help build a high-performing engineering team.
· Define expectations around design, testing, documentation, and delivery discipline.
· Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Partner with Product, Design, and Business teams for solution design.
· Align engineering architecture with product roadmap and priorities.
· Ensure timely delivery without compromising quality or stability.

Why Choose LERA?

• I.C.E. Philosophy : Embrace our core values of Innovation, Creativity, and Experimentation . We encourage boundary-pushing ideas and solutions.

• Impact: Make a significant impact on our clients' success across various industries through strategic data solutions.

• Culture: Thrive in a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusive excellence.

• Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for professional development and advancement in a supportive environment.

Join Us:

Ready to lead the future of engineering at LERA? Apply now and build next-generation applications with us.

LERA: Pioneering solutions, inspiring leaders. Apply today and be a part of shaping the digital future.