Technical Lead / Java Architect

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 15-35 LPA)

Min Experience: 8 years Location: Chennai, Tirunelveli JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Java Architect/Technical Lead to design and drive scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. This role involves defining system architecture, guiding development teams, and ensuring the delivery of robust and maintainable software solutions. You will play a key role in shaping technical strategy, selecting the right tools and frameworks, and ensuring best practices are followed across the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on professional with deep expertise in Java and enterprise technologies, capable of balancing architectural vision with practical execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into efficient technical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. Requirements Key Responsibilities

• Design and define scalable, secure, and maintainable application architectures
• Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools based on project needs
• Lead and mentor development teams to ensure high technical standards and delivery quality
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding best practices and standards
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals
• Drive adoption of modern design patterns, architecture principles, and development practices
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and optimize system performance
• Ensure efficient software delivery with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability
• Guide teams in implementing testing strategies, including unit testing and quality assurance processes

• Strong experience in Java (Java 8 and above) with deep understanding of core concepts
• Hands-on expertise with Servlets and enterprise-level application development
• Experience in writing unit tests using JUnit and maintaining high code quality
• Good understanding of enterprise application architecture and system design principles
• Knowledge of JSP, XML processing, and build tools like ANT is an added advantage
• Proven ability to troubleshoot performance issues and optimize applications
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and guiding development teams
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams