Java Technical Lead

Job Title: Java Technical Lead

Job Type: Permanent

Experience: 9-14 Years

Location: Riyadh (onsite)

Job Description:

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead to support the Solution Architect in delivering large-scale enterprise applications and digital transformation programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the technical design, development, integration, and delivery of enterprise-grade Java applications while ensuring adherence to architectural standards, coding best practices, security, performance, and quality requirements. The Technical Lead will act as the bridge between architecture and development teams, providing hands‑on technical leadership and mentoring developers throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Core Technical Skills

  • 9–14 years of experience in Java/J2EE application development and delivery.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with:
    • Java 8/11/17
    • J2EE Technologies
    • Spring Framework
    • Spring Boot
    • Spring Batch
    • RESTful Services
    • Microservices Architecture
    • Oracle Database
    • SQL & PL/SQL
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise applications using:
    • SOA Architecture
    • REST-based Integration Patterns
    • Enterprise Integration Patterns
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Object-Oriented Design Principles
    • Design Patterns
    • UML Diagrams
    • Application Security
    • Performance Optimization
    • Scalability and Reliability Principles
  • Experience working with:
    • Oracle Service Bus (OSB)
    • Messaging Platforms (JMS, MQ, Kafka or equivalent)
  • Strong experience in Agile and SDLC delivery methodologies.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Leadership Skills

  • Proven experience leading development teams of 5–15 developers.
  • Ability to perform technical reviews and enforce coding standards.
  • Experience mentoring junior and senior developers.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate architecture designs into actionable technical deliverables.

• Good to Have Skills

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
  • Angular / AngularJS
  • Bootstrap
  • Oracle BPM
  • IBM ODM
  • Docker & Kubernetes
  • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI)
  • Insurance Domain Experience
  • Fund Management Domain Knowledge

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and development of enterprise Java applications in alignment with solution architecture guidelines.
• Work closely with the Solution Architect to translate architectural designs into detailed technical solutions.
• Drive technical decision-making across development teams.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, coding standards, and development best practices.

Solution Delivery

• Lead end-to-end application development activities from design through deployment.
• Review technical designs, code, and integration approaches.
• Support the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across applications and integrations.

Team Management

• Manage and mentor development teams.
• Conduct code reviews and technical quality assessments.
• Guide developers on design patterns, frameworks, and best practices.
• Support resource planning and task allocation.

Integration & Architecture Support

• Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, business analysts, and infrastructure teams.
• Implement enterprise integration solutions using REST APIs, messaging frameworks, and service-oriented architectures.
• Ensure application compliance with security, performance, and operational requirements.

Governance & Quality

• Drive technical governance throughout the SDLC.
• Ensure adherence to security, performance, scalability, and maintainability standards.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design workshops, and technical steering meetings.
• Support UAT, production deployment, and post-go‑live stabilization activities.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong enterprise application delivery experience within large organizations.
• Experience working in multi‑vendor and large-scale transformation environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams while remaining hands‑on.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.