Java Developer (IDIT) Team Lead

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Java Developer (IDIT) Team Lead is responsible for leading the development and delivery of a complex IT platform using Java Enterprise Edition, with a focus on the IDIT platform. This role combines hands-on development expertise with leadership in architecture, design, and implementation. The successful candidate will manage a team of developers, drive end-to-end project execution, and ensure alignment with business and technical objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead a team of Java developers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance oversight.
• Take ownership of team delivery, ensuring accountability and quality.
• Oversee full lifecycle delivery of customer projects, including UI, SQL data models, and business logic.

Architecture & Development

• Architect and develop integrations with external systems (web services, APIs).
• Customize IDIT metadata, workflows, and UI components to meet business needs.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of developed components.

Collaboration & Solution Design

• Work closely with business analysts, architects, and project managers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide strategic input into product roadmaps and platform enhancements.
• Review and approve technical designs and ensure adherence to best practices.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Oversee unit, integration, and regression testing strategies.
• Ensure automated testing coverage and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Conduct code reviews and promote development best practices.

Platform Configuration & Optimization

• Leverage IDIT’s metadata-driven architecture for customization and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and implement system enhancements.
• Stay current with platform updates and industry trends.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure applications comply with data protection regulations (e.g., POPIA).
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms.
• Support audit and compliance reporting through traceable development practices.

Team Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years in Java Enterprise Edition development.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot, Java 11+, and Microservices architecture.
• Proven track record in translating complex business requirements into technical designs.
• Experience with application servers (WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss – advantage).
• Proficiency in MSSQL and other relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with EJB, SQL, Hibernate, and large-scale domain models.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of short-term insurance products and lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Spring MVC.
• Knowledge of Oracle, DB2, MSSQL (any or all – advantage).
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical tasks.

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