Associate Tech Lead - Java

About this role

Job Description

Guide the design, development, and delivery of scalable and high-quality software solutions while ensuring alignment with MIT ESP coding standards and development practices

Guide engineering teams in implementing effective solution designs, development methodologies, and coding standards to ensure reliable and consistent software delivery

Ensure application performance, reliability, and quality through adherence to MIT ESP development standards, testing practices, and code reviews

Lead technical estimations and contribute to planning activities to support efficient project execution and resource utilization

Drive the identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex issues within applications and supporting systems

Mentor and coach engineers, supporting their technical growth, problem-solving capabilities, and adherence to quality engineering practices

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, and design teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions

Contribute to the design and development of intuitive and user-focused digital solutions that enhance overall user experience across platforms

Contribute to research and development initiatives and promote the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance development practices and solution capabilities

Ensure the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, including design specifications and solution documentation

Stay informed of industry trends and evolving technologies, evaluating their potential adoption to improve engineering practices and solution quality

Person Specification

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Minimum 3+ years of experience in software engineering, including experience leading the design and delivery of complex backend systems

Experience providing technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding solution design, development practices, and technical decision-making

Strong expertise in backend software development technologies, particularly Java and the Spring Boot framework

Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, including microservices architecture, API-first design, and distributed systems

Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and service-based architectures, with knowledge of API security mechanisms such as OAuth 2.0 or JWT

Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB

Familiarity with cloud platforms and cloud-native application architectures, including environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Experience working with event-driven systems, messaging platforms, and asynchronous processing frameworks

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and version control systems such as Git

Strong understanding of application performance optimization, fault tolerance, and secure software development practices

Experience with caching strategies, distributed data systems, and scalable system design

Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities in complex distributed systems

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, product, and architecture teams

Exposure to AI/ML integration, serverless architectures, or reactive programming approaches will be considered an advantage

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