JAVA Lead(Payments/Fintech)- Bangalore
Grid Dynamics
About the role
Lead Java Microservices Engineer / Technical Lead (Backend) Company:
Grid Dynamics Location
Bengaluru / Bangalore (Hybrid)
Experience
812 years (B.E/B.Tech) OR 6+ years (M.E/M.Tech/MS) Role Category: Software Development / Engineering Leadership Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Overview
Grid Dynamics is seeking an experienced Lead Java Engineer to join our engineering team in Bangalore. In this role, you will architect, design, and scale enterprise microservices, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence using modern backend frameworks, container platforms, and CI/CD automation pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and build resilient, distributed microservices using Java 8+, Spring Boot, Vert.x, and Apache frameworks.
- Lead engineering discussions, conduct code reviews, and provide hands-on technical mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs, handling data exchange with JSON and XML over HTTP.
- Deploy, manage, and scale containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Design robust relational database schemas and optimize queries (RDBMS), with exposure to NoSQL solutions.
- Integrate application-level security, identity federation, and token-based authentication standards (OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect).
- Drive CI/CD automation and build pipelines using Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend teams; experience with React or modern JavaScript is a plus.
Required Skills
& Qualifications Education &
Experience
Bachelorβs Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 8β12 years of software engineering experience. OR Masterβs Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 6+ years of software engineering experience. Minimum 2 years in a technical lead role mentoring engineers.
Core Backend: Strong expertise in Java 8 or higher, Spring Boot, Vert.x, and Apache frameworks. Architecture: In-depth experience in Microservices architecture, REST APIs, JSON, and XML. DevOps & Containers: Proven experience with Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration.
Databases: Relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle); hands-on exposure to NoSQL systems (MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis) is desirable. Build & Tools: Git, Maven, Jenkins, or equivalent build and CI/CD tools. Security: Solid understanding of OAuth, API security, and authentication/authorization protocols.
Frontend (Good to have): React or advanced JavaScript. How to Apply Interested candidates can share their profiles directly. Could you please email me your updated resume at fjayaraj@griddynamics.com along with: Current CTC: Expected CTC: Notice Period: Once I have these, Iβll review and get back to you with the next steps.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
Experience: 8-12 Yrs. Open to matching qualifications.
Skills & stack
Selection process
- Online Assessment / Technical Interview Rounds / HR Review
Prep kit
20 resourcesStudy material 4
Company-specific guides 4
Likely coding questions 4
Round-wise strategy 4
Technical questions 5
Explain OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) principles with real-world examples in Boot. Answer
What is the time and space complexity of QuickSort vs MergeSort? Answer
Explain the difference between SQL Indexing (B-Tree vs Hash) and when not to use an index. Answer
What happens under the hood when you enter a URL in a browser? Answer
What is the difference between REST and GraphQL APIs? Answer
Behavioural & HR questions 3
Highlight Grid Dynamics's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Boot directly solve their team's objectives.
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.