Java Tech lead Movate
Job Description
Position -- Permanent
Role –Java Tech Lead
Experience – 8-12 Years
Location – Chennai/Bangalore
Work Mode - WFO
Shift Timing – Afternoon (2pm – 11pm)
About the Company
Movate is a new age services company that harnesses the power of digital technologies to reimagine
customer engagements.
We enable businesses to anticipate and face disruptions effectively through our digital, technology and
support services.
We are a global customer experience and technology consulting services provider and a digital
transformation partner of choice for its clients, which include the world’s top innovators across
industries, from mid-market players to large enterprises. We have a diverse team of over 11,500
customer-centric thinkers, collaborators, and co-creators across 20 global locations.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Java Developer to architect, design, and develop scalable, cloud-
native applications. The ideal candidate will drive the implementation of microservices using Java and AWS
technologies, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring engineering teams and establishing best
practices.
Responsibilities
• Lead the design and development of microservices-based platforms using Java (Spring Boot),
deployed via AWS Fargate, Lambda, and API Gateway.
• Define and drive solution architecture in partnership with enterprise architects for critical business
services.
• Manage backend workflows using AWS Step Functions and enable event-driven communication via
EventBridge.
• Oversee technical delivery across multiple Agile workstreams, collaborating closely with product
owners, DevOps, and cross-functional teams.
• Establish and uphold best practices in coding standards, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CodePipeline), and
application observability (CloudWatch).
• Implement enterprise-grade security protocols, including Amazon Cognito, JWT, and OAuth 2.0 for
secure authentication and authorization.
Required Skills & Experience:
• 8–12 years of backend development experience with strong expertise in Java 11+, Spring Boot, and
RESTful API design.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services:
• Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora (PostgreSQL), S3, Step Functions, Cognito.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and domain-driven design
principles.
• Proven leadership in mentoring development teams, technical solutioning, sprint planning, and
stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, along with
containerization (Docker) and monitoring via CloudWatch.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with headless CMS platforms like Strapi or Contentful.
• Knowledge of integrating third-party platforms such as Zendesk, Salesforce, HubSpot.
• AWS Certification (Developer, Solutions Architect – Associate or above) is a plus.
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, sexual
orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
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About us
At Movate, we believe that a positive workplace culture is vital to building an empowered team where individuals can voice their opinions openly and often. We care immensely about fostering a culture that creates a positive experience for all - every single day. We value what our employees bring to the table and try to equip and empower them to push boundaries. Our practices and policies are built to embrace an open culture, neutral to all genders and generations.
We have a workplace filled with passionate and dedicated professionals - we aim to fuel each one of them with best-in-class people experiences, meaningful careers, and development opportunities. We believe this empowerment has helped Movate emerge as one of the fastest-growing technology services organisations in the industry, and that it is poised for bigger milestones ahead!
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