Java Technical Manager

Job Description: Technical Manager (Java, Web Applications & Microservices)

Role Summary

The Technical Manager is responsible for leading the delivery, design, development, and support of enterprise-grade Java-based web applications and microservices platforms. The role combines deep technical expertise with business and stakeholder management capabilities to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions while ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead end-to-end application delivery from requirement gathering through deployment and support.

· Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and quality metrics.

· Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure adherence to delivery commitments.

· Coordinate with business stakeholders, architects, developers, QA teams, and infrastructure teams.

· Establish delivery governance, reporting mechanisms, and KPIs.

· Design and review enterprise application architecture using Java technologies.

· Lead development of microservices-based solutions using Spring Boot and related frameworks.

· Ensure scalability, maintainability, security, and performance of applications.

· Drive modernization initiatives from monolithic applications to microservices.

· Oversee application development activities and code quality standards.

· Review solution designs, code reviews, and deployment plans.

· Ensure adherence to SDLC, DevOps, and security standards.

· Manage production support, root-cause analysis, and incident resolution.

· Drive performance tuning and application optimization initiatives.

· Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Leaders, Architects, and Vendors.

· Present project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.

· Manage customer expectations and ensure high stakeholder satisfaction.

· Support audits, compliance reviews, and governance meetings.

· Lead and mentor development teams.

· Conduct performance reviews and skill development programs.

· Drive technical excellence and innovation within the team.

· Build capability in Java, cloud technologies, microservices, and DevOps practices.

Required Technical Skills

· Java 8/11/17+

· J2EE Technologies

· Spring Framework / Spring Boot

· RESTful API Development

· Microservices Architecture

· HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript / Angular / React / Bootstrap

· Web Services (REST/SOAP)

· PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB

· RabbitMQ / JMS

· API Gateway

· Git / Jenkins

· SonarQube

· Docker / Kubernetes

· AWS

· Datadog

Functional Competencies

· Functional Specifications Documentation

· Process Mapping and Optimization

· Agile Project Management

· Risk Management

· Vendor Management

· Change Management

· Production Support Governance

· Resource Planning and Estimation

Required Experience

· 15+ years of overall IT experience.

· 5+ years in Java enterprise application development.

· 3+ years managing delivery teams.

· Experience leading large-scale web application and microservices transformation programs.

· Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

· Exposure to cloud-native application development and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

· Certifications preferred:

o PMP

o Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

o AWS Solution Architect