Technical Lead -Java

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Architectural Leadership:

• Define and drive the architecture for large-scale, distributed systems ensuring scalability, security, and resilience.

• Leverage Microservices design patterns such as Circuit Breaker, Event Sourcing, and CQRS for optimal application performance.

• Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Clean Architecture principles for robust solution designs.

Cloud-Native Engineering:

• Design, implement, and optimize cloud-native applications on platforms such as Google Cloud and AWS.

• Leverage advanced cloud services like BigQuery, Bigtable, and Data Fabric for high-performance data operations.

• Ensure applications effectively utilize cloud-native features with a focus on cost optimization, reliability, and high availability.

Database and Data Warehousing:

• Design and optimize relational and NoSQL databases for transactional and analytical use cases.

• Knowledge of modern data warehousing solutions, such as BigQuery or Snowflake, to enable efficient data analytics is a significant plus.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Resolve team challenges, including technical blockers, skill gaps, and interpersonal conflicts, with a proactive approach.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to align deliverables with business goals.

Advanced Software Development:

• Drive test-driven development (TDD), behavior-driven development (BDD), and code reviews to maintain high standards.

• Optimize performance at both the application and system level, addressing bottlenecks and scalability challenges.

• Establish and enforce coding guidelines and best practices for enterprise-grade applications.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.

• Prepare and present architectural roadmaps, technical documentation, and project status updates with precision and clarity.

Agile and Strategic Planning:

• Champion Agile methodologies, ensuring smooth sprint planning, delivery, and retrospectives.

• Apply advanced estimation techniques and dependency mapping for accurate delivery timelines.

What experience you need  

Core Technical Expertise:

• Expert-level knowledge in Java 17+, Spring Boot 3+, and RESTful API design.

• Deep understanding of Microservices architecture, distributed systems, and inter-service communication protocols (e.g., gRPC, Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Mastery in architectural patterns (e.g., Event-Driven Architecture, Saga Patterns, Strangler Fig).

• Experience in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.

• Hands-on experience with SonarQube for code quality and Fortify on Demand (FoD) for application security analysis is highly desirable.

Database and Big Data Knowledge:

• Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

• Experience with Big Data ecosystems, such as BigQuery, Bigtable, Spark, or Hadoop, is a plus.

• Understanding of data warehousing and Data Fabric platforms for handling enterprise-level data challenges.

Cloud Mastery:

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud, AWS, or multi-cloud environments, including serverless computing, IAM, and cost governance.

• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Soft Skills and Leadership:

• Exceptional team management, coaching, and mentoring abilities.

• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to build consensus among technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Agile Methodology:

• Advanced expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) with experience in coaching teams on Agile best practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in observability practices, including distributed tracing, metrics, and logging (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).

• Familiarity with security practices such as OAuth2, SSO, and OWASP standards.

• Exposure to AI/ML workflows and data engineering pipelines in cloud environments.

What could set you apart

• Knowledge in developing web applications using front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript).

• Extensive experience designing and developing microservices using Java, SpringBoot, GCP SDKs, GKE/Kubernetes

• Active Cloud Certification

• Experience designing and developing big data processing solutions using Dataflow/Apache Beam, Bigtable, BigQuery, PubSub, GCS, Composer/Airflow, and others.

We offer a hybrid work setting, comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, attractive paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Primary Location:

IND-Pune-Equifax Analytics-PEC

Function:

Function - Tech Dev and Client Services

Schedule:

Full time