Squad Lead

At Parkar, we stand at the intersection of innovation and technology, revolutionizing software development with our cutting-edge Low Code Application Platform, Vector.ai. For almost a decade, our expertise has expanded to four countries, offering a full range of software development services, including product management, full-stack engineering, DevOps, test automation, and data analytics.

Vector.ai, our pioneering Low Code Application Platform, redefines software development by integrating over 500 modular code components. It covers UI/UX, front-end and back-end engineering, and analytics for a streamlined, efficient path to digital transformation through standardized software development and AIOps.

Our commitment to innovation has earned the trust of over 100 clients, from large enterprises to small and medium-sized businesses. We proudly serve key sectors like Fintech, Healthcare-Life Sciences, Retail-eCommerce, and Manufacturing, delivering tailored solutions for success and growth.

At Parkar, we don\u2019t just develop software; we build partnerships and pave the way for a future where technology empowers businesses to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an experienced Squad Lead with strong technical expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will provide both hands-on development and technical leadership, guiding the squad in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions in alignment with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

• Broad experience in designing, programming, and implementing large distributed systems with microservices.
• Deep understanding of Application, Infrastructure and security architecture and non-functional aspects like Performance, Scalability, Reliability, Availability etc.
• Translate functional requirements to design.
• Work with technical SMEs to understand their requirements and ensure these are met.
• Define best practices and standards for the microservice implementation.
• Identify and define implementation patterns.
• Lead activities to build accelerators and tools to increase the quality of deliverables.
• Evaluates industry technologies to shape design of services in consideration of cost, portability, compatibility, or usability factors.
• Identifies and makes appropriate changes to technologies, integrated platforms, and systems to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Continuously seeks to more efficiently manage and utilize technology, platforms, and systems.
• Highlights design risks, provide alternative options, and recommend quality solution to specified problem.
• Has the ability to provide technical leadership for the squad and enforce the Definition of Done.
• Can act as a servant leader that encourages collaboration and open communication.
• Experience in removing impediments and blockers for the squad.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of technical experience within architecture development, integration of backend systems and development.
• Strong Hands–on experience in developing applications using Java/J2EE, with Spring boot framework knowledge and experience.
• Deep knowledge of SOA, Architecture and Design on Micro services, REST Services and Soap Services Development.
• Experience in core java fundamentals, Java 8+, Spring, Spring boot, testing framework Junit, Cucumber.
• Strong hands-on with design patterns, clean code.
• Strong hands-on in Java Microservices (Spring boot) Restful APIs and Soap Services.
• Experience in designing and coding scalable Microservices.
• Experience with middleware/messaging technologies such as MQ, JMS, Kafka and exposure to event-driven design patterns.
• Experience in Spring Cloud.
• Experience in configuring and implementing Azure Open Service Mesh for Pod to Pod communication.
• Experience in writing deployment pipelines to deploy Java microservices in Kubernetes.
• Strong in creating/ defining Swagger specs for REST APIs, understand REST principles, Guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OAuth token-based authentication protocol.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PCI and Security Coding Standards.
• Experience with MSSQL, data modelling, query development and performance optimization.

Technical / Professional Skills

• Spring Boot, Java/J2EE, SOA, REST and Soap Services, Microservices

Non-Technical / Soft Skills

• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, engineering or similar domain.