Lead Java Developer

About the Company-

AdPushup is an award-winning ad revenue optimization platform and Google Certified Publishing Partner (GCPP), helping hundreds of web publishers grow their revenue using cutting-edge technology, premium demand partnerships, and proven ad ops expertise. Our team is a mix of engineers, marketers, product evangelists, and customer success specialists, united by a common goal of helping publishers succeed.
We have a work culture that values expertise, ownership, and a collaborative spirit.

Job Overview- Java Backend- Lead Role :-

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Backend Team Lead to join our dynamic
team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and a passion for mentoring and developing a team of talented engineers. This role will be pivotal in driving the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

*Exp- 5+ years
Location- New Delhi
Work Mode- Hybrid
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Key Responsibilities
● Leadership and Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers,
fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.

● Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects,
ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints.

● Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and expertise in software design, architecture, development, and best practices. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies. Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications, taking full, end-to-end ownership, including writing test cases, setting up monitoring, etc.

● Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define project requirements,
scope, and deliverables.

● Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding
standards, best practices, and overall software quality. Implement and enforce quality
assurance processes.

● Problem Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges and bottlenecks.
Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

● Performance Management: Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback,
and conduct performance evaluations for team members.

● Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation of code, processes, and
project-related information.

Qualifications:-

● Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a
related field.

● Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development.

● Technical Skills:

○ A strong body of prior backend work, successfully delivered in production.
Experience building large volume data processing pipelines will be an added bonus.

○ Expertise in Core Java.

■ In-depth knowledge of the Java concurrency framework.

■ Sound knowledge of concepts like exception handling, garbage collection, and generics.

■ Experience in writing unit test cases, using any framework.

■ Hands-on experience with lambdas and streams.

■ Experience in using build tools like Maven and Ant.

○ Good understanding and Hands on experience of any Java frameworks e.g.
SpringBoot, Vert.x will be an added advantage.

○ Good understanding of security best practices.

○ Hands-on experience with Low Level and** High Level Design** Practices and Patterns.

○ Hands on experience with any of the cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

○ Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes
and Terraform.

○ Strong understanding of database technologies, both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Couchbase).

○ Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins, CI/CD.

○ Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

● Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.

● Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to think
critically and provide innovative solutions.

● Project Management: Experience in managing software projects from conception to delivery.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

● Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Strong
collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

● Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing
priorities and requirements.

Why Should You Work for AdPushup?

At AdPushup, we have

1. A culture of valuing our employees and promoting an autonomous, transparent, and ethical work environment.
2. Talented and supportive peers who value your contributions.
3. Challenging opportunities: learning happens outside the comfort-zone and that’s where our team likes to be - always pushing the boundaries and growing personally and professionally.
4. Flexibility to work from home: We believe in work & performance instead of measuring conventional benchmarks like work-hours.
5. Plenty of snacks and catered lunch.
6. Transparency: an open, honest and direct communication with co-workers and business associates.