Java, Cloud Lead

At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact-touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.ust.com

UST is looking for Java Lead

Job Title: Java Cloud Lead Experience: 10+ Years Location: Trivandrum Job Description We are looking for an experienced Java Lead with 10+ years of expertise in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade backend applications using Java technologies. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, GCP, and SQL, with proven leadership capabilities in delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop enterprise solutions using Java/J2EE following multi-tier architecture principles.

Develop scalable applications using Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate.

Build and maintain cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience with AWS or Azure is an added advantage.

Design and implement RESTful APIs, Web Services, and Microservices with knowledge of API Management Gateways.

Develop and optimize database solutions using Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. Knowledge of NoSQL databases is desirable.

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, Gradle, Nexus, SONAR, and Rundeck.

Ensure security best practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including secure coding standards.

Analyze user stories, provide effort estimates, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Lead a team of 10-15 developers in designing, developing, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications.

Mentor team members by providing technical guidance, code reviews, and troubleshooting support.

Participate throughout the project lifecycle, from requirement analysis to production support.

Collaborate effectively in Agile and Scaled Agile development environments.

Quickly adapt to emerging technologies and contribute to digital transformation initiatives. Required Skills

10+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE development.

Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, and Microservices.

Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Strong SQL skills with experience in Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

Experience with cloud-native architecture and distributed systems.

Good understanding of REST APIs, Web Services, and API Gateways.

Experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, Git, Maven, Gradle, SONAR, Nexus, and Rundeck.

Knowledge of secure coding practices and SDLC security principles.

Experience leading development teams of 10-15 members.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience working in Agile/Scaled Agile development environments.

Mandatory Skills

• Java (10+ Years)
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)/ AWS
• SQL

Preferred Skills

Spring Cloud

Hibernate

Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL

NoSQL Databases

AWS or Azure

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Gradle

SONAR

Nexus

Rundeck

API Gateway

Agile / SAFe

Enterprise Solution Architecture What we believe: We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do. Humility:We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone. Humanity: Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. Integrity: We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. USTreserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures

Skills

GCP/AWS, Java, Microservices, SQL, Spring