Summary: Seeking a Lead Java Developer to translate business needs into features and guide an offshore team in delivering high-quality, strategically aligned solutions. Highlights: 1. Key technical liaison translating business needs into actionable features 2. Guide offshore team in developing, enhancing, and maintaining code 3. Participate in architectural and technical feature grooming with stakeholders We are seeking a **Lead Java Developer** to join our team. In this role, you will act as a key technical liaison, translating business needs into actionable features and guiding an offshore team to deliver high\-quality solutions aligned with strategic objectives. If you are ready to bring leadership and technical expertise to an impactful project, we encourage you to apply. **Responsibilities** * Represent team in architectural and technical feature grooming with product stakeholders * Collaborate with stakeholders to refine technical features and ensure alignment with strategy * Translate business requirements into actionable technical tasks * Guide offshore team in developing, enhancing, and maintaining code * Ensure implementation of microservices and REST APIs meets standards * Conduct code reviews and enforce adherence to CI/CD practices * Oversee unit testing and quality assurance processes * Participate in SAFe/scrum ceremonies, estimation, and planning sessions * Mentor offshore developers to foster technical excellence * Monitor delivery progress and proactively address risks * Coordinate technical discussions between stakeholders and development team **Requirements** * 5\+ years development experience in Java and Spring Boot * Proven leadership skills in guiding offshore teams * Project management experience with cross\-functional scrum teams * Strong knowledge of cloud platforms * Solid understanding of Java messaging systems * Expertise in Kubernetes * Proficient in ReactJS * Experience with APIs and microservices architecture * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills * Effective communication and collaboration abilities * Advanced English proficiency (C1 — Advanced) **Nice to have** * Experience with Apache Kafka * Expertise in Microsoft Azure * Certification in Apache Kafka * Azure Solutions Architect certification