Encora is hiring a
Lead Java Developer

Summary

Join our team as a Team Lead to supervise, manage, and motivate team members daily to optimize productivity and collaboration. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Informatics
• Possess proven experience in a Team Lead role
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and team management skills, with proven experience inspiring and directing cross-functional teams
• Show strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Possess a problem-solving mindset, equipped with the creativity and collaborative spirit to address and resolve challenges efficiently

Responsibilities

• Ensure team members are equipped with the necessary resources and support to perform their roles efficiently
• Supervise and evaluate each team member's performance, offering feedback, and implementing corrective actions as needed to optimize productivity and quality
• Ensure project control and monitoring tools are updated and accurately represent the project's real-time status
• Address and resolve project-related issues, alerting higher management and clients to risks and conflicts that could impact project success
• Facilitate consistent communication with the team, superiors, and clients to provide updates and address inquiries related to project development
• Liaise with other departments within the organization to address and resolve matters related to the project, client, or team members (e.g., client visits, network and computer equipment issues)

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert-level skills in Java, specifically with extensive experience in using Spring Framework and Spring Boot for building robust backend services. Familiarity with Java-based ORM technologies like Hibernate, and expertise in managing dependency injection, modular architecture, and microservices using Spring are essential
• Experience in developing and maintaining merchant-facing APIs, and ensuring these integrations are robust and scalable
• Strong skills in writing unit, integration, and stress tests for server-side code to ensure software robustness, usability, and reliability
• Ability to work collaboratively with frontend developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to meet project requirements and deliver optimal outcomes
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, ability to implement security patches, and maintain a focus on application security to protect sensitive user data
• Experience in conducting code reviews, refactoring code, and ensuring compliance with established coding standards
• Capable of independently solving problems and implementing solutions within a team environment. A keen interest in contributing ideas to enhance the quality and functionality of products