Java Technical Manager

Ascendion

Job Description: Technical Manager (Java, Web Applications & Microservices)

Role Summary

The Technical Manager is responsible for leading the delivery, design, development, and support of enterprise-grade Java-based web applications and microservices platforms. The role combines deep technical expertise with business and stakeholder management capabilities to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions while ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end application delivery from requirement gathering through deployment and support.
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and quality metrics.
Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure adherence to delivery commitments.
Coordinate with business stakeholders, architects, developers, QA teams, and infrastructure teams.
Establish delivery governance, reporting mechanisms, and KPIs.
Design and review enterprise application architecture using Java technologies.
Lead development of microservices-based solutions using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
Ensure scalability, maintainability, security, and performance of applications.
Drive modernization initiatives from monolithic applications to microservices.
Oversee application development activities and code quality standards.
Review solution designs, code reviews, and deployment plans.
Ensure adherence to SDLC, DevOps, and security standards.
Manage production support, root-cause analysis, and incident resolution.
Drive performance tuning and application optimization initiatives.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Leaders, Architects, and Vendors.
Present project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.
Manage customer expectations and ensure high stakeholder satisfaction.
Support audits, compliance reviews, and governance meetings.
Lead and mentor development teams.
Conduct performance reviews and skill development programs.
Drive technical excellence and innovation within the team.
Build capability in Java, cloud technologies, microservices, and DevOps practices.

Required Technical Skills

Java 8/11/17+
J2EE Technologies
Spring Framework / Spring Boot
RESTful API Development
Microservices Architecture
HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript / Angular / React / Bootstrap
Web Services (REST/SOAP)
PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB
RabbitMQ / JMS
API Gateway
Git / Jenkins
SonarQube
Docker / Kubernetes
AWS
Datadog

Functional Competencies

Functional Specifications Documentation
Process Mapping and Optimization
Agile Project Management
Risk Management
Vendor Management
Change Management
Production Support Governance
Resource Planning and Estimation

Required Experience

15+ years of overall IT experience.
5+ years in Java enterprise application development.
3+ years managing delivery teams.
Experience leading large-scale web application and microservices transformation programs.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Exposure to cloud-native application development and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Certifications preferred:
PMP
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
AWS Solution Architect