Java Backend Development Manager

Java Manager

The opportunity:

Looking for a Java backend developer with 7+ years of experience proficient in writing reusable, testable, and efficient code with strong programming skills. Exposure to cloud technologies like MS Azure, AWS, or GCP is must.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the Java backend team to deliver high-quality software.
• Manage project planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Enforce best practices in coding, testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Monitor team performance and support career development.
• Resolve technical and operational issues impacting delivery.
• Facilitate communication across teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency.
• Report project status and updates to senior leadership.
• Provide innovative and practical designs for new data architecture integration across the enterprise.
• Build dynamic, visually attractive, end-to-end, and innovative software products/apps focusing on backend coding.
• Work with databases, servers, APIs, version control systems, and third-party applications.
• Provide insights on continuous improvement and add/remove functionality as needed.
• Design strategies for continuous enhancement, performance optimization, stability, and scalability.
• Stay updated with new tools, frameworks, approaches, and architectures in Java development.
• Transform business needs into finished products from conception to implementation.
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility and resolve issues during testing and production phases.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Strong knowledge of Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA.
• Experience with relational databases like Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, and NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git or SVN.
• Experience working with RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Strong unit testing and debugging skills.
• Understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and JVM internals.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Proven experience as a backend developer with expertise in Java and related frameworks.
• Experience in microservices and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong working experience with databases and web servers.
• Familiarity with ORM libraries such as Hibernate.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Technical certifications in Java and cloud technologies are a plus.

What we offer:

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network working across multiple locations and sectors. We offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities, collaboration with global teams, and exposure to well-known brands. You will gain access to a vast ecosystem of people, learning, skills, and insights to support your career growth.