Squad Lead

About Parkar At Parkar, we are redefining cloud transformation with the power of Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms. Our commitment to aligning with industry-leading cloud technologies enables us to deliver tailored, best-in-class solutions that drive tangible results for our clients. With over a decade of experience and more than 100 enterprise engagements across diverse industries, we specialize in empowering businesses to innovate and scale. From AIOps to Generative AI and advanced Machine Learning, our expertise spans the technologies that shape tomorrow’s enterprises. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, we boast over 125 Azure certifications and a track record of 400+ successful projects powered by our team of 200+ skilled engineers. Whether it’s data analytics, DevOps automation, or application development, Parkar is dedicated to achieving each client’s unique transformation goals with agility, precision, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Vector is our flagship platform, built on the latest in IT and AI technology to empower organizations to work smarter and stay ahead in a fast-changing digital world. It streamlines digital operations with intelligent automation and seamless cloud integration. With features like real-time monitoring, early problem detection, and scalable flexibility, Vector helps reduce costs, boost reliability, and drive continuous innovation. For more info., Visit our website: Role Overview 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. Requirement 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 Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Experience in configuring and implementing Azure Open Service Mesh for Pod to Pod communication. Experience in API Management using Azure API Gateway (APIM). 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr