Senior Java Developer

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Java Lead Developer to design, build, and lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications within a public sector environment. This role requires strong hands-on development experience in Java, along with mandatory expertise in messaging systems such as Kafka or MQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade Java applications
• Drive system architecture, design decisions, and best practices
• Develop and integrate messaging solutions using Kafka / MQ for real-time and asynchronous processing
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security in compliance with public sector standards
• Review code, mentor team members, and enforce coding standards
• Support deployment, troubleshooting, and Day 2 operations when required
• Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams for CI/CD and environment setup

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Equivalent.
• Min 4 years in Java framework (Spring Boot / Microservices architecture).
• Mandatory experience in either Kafka, IBM MQ, or similar messaging systems.
• Proven experience in a Lead or Senior Developer role is a plus.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture, and system integration.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience working in public sector or highly regulated environments is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.