Technical Project Manager - Java
First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong technical background in Java development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing software development projects, leading technical teams, and delivering enterprise-level applications.
The candidate must have strong knowledge of Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and application architecture, along with excellent project management and client-handling skills.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end software development projects from planning to delivery.
- Lead and manage Java development teams and ensure timely project delivery.
- Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, developers, QA, and DevOps teams.
- Conduct project status meetings and provide regular progress updates.
- Identify project risks, dependencies, and technical challenges and ensure timely resolution.
- Lead Agile/Scrum activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Provide technical guidance and support to development teams.
- Review technical designs, application architecture, and coding standards.
- Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and solution design.
- Ensure application quality, performance, scalability, and security.
- Manage multiple projects and handle stakeholder expectations.
Technical Skills:
- Strong experience in Core Java and Java 8/11/17 or above.
- Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Spring MVC.
- Excellent understanding of Microservices architecture.
- Experience with REST APIs, Hibernate, and JPA.
- Strong knowledge of OOP concepts, Design Patterns, and Multithreading.
- Experience with SQL databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
- Knowledge of Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of application architecture and system design.
Project Management Skills:
- Strong experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
- Project planning, estimation, scheduling, and delivery management.
- Resource allocation and team management.
- Client communication and stakeholder management.
- Risk management and problem-solving skills.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- 14-17 years of overall IT experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical leadership or project management roles.
- Strong background in Java development and enterprise application projects.
- Experience managing and mentoring technical teams.
- Proven experience in handling client-facing projects.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
Preferred Skills:
- PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification.
- Experience managing large-scale enterprise applications.
- Experience working with distributed teams.
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Skills
Project Management, Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, Scrum, Agile, RESTful API, Hibernate, JPA, Jira, Confluence