Job Title: Lead Java Engineer
Experience: 10+ Years
Location: Hyderabad, India
Employment Type: Full-time
About NationsBenefits:
At NationsBenefits, we are leading the transformation of the insurance industry by developing innovative benefits management solutions. We focus on modernizing complex back-office systems to create scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms that streamline operations for our clients. As part of our strategic growth, we are focused on platform modernization — transitioning legacy systems to modern, cloud-native architectures that support the scalability, reliability, and high performance of core backoffice functions in the insurance domain.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Engineering Lead to spearhead the development of a cutting-edge FinTech application. This hands-on leadership role requires deep technicalexpertise in Java (Spring Boot, Lombok, JDK 17+), as well as strong teambuilding, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with product managers, business leaders, and engineers to design, develop, and deploy scalable financial solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Application Development:
o Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
o Recruit, onboard, and train top engineering talent, ensuring team members adhere to best development practices.
o Conduct regular performance reviews, one-on-ones, and knowledge-sharing sessions to drive continuous team improvement.
o Encourage an Agile and DevOps culture, promoting ownership, accountability, and crossfunctional collaboration.
2. Technical Leadership:
o Define and execute the technical strategy and architecture for a scalable, secure, and high performance FinTech application.
o Ensure that the software development lifecycle (SDLC) adheres to industry best practices, coding standards, and compliance guidelines.
o Guide engineers in software design, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
o Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating innovative solutions where applicable.
o Need to be fluent with monitoring systems like DataDog, prometheus, opentelemetry.
3. Application Development:
o Lead the design, development, and deployment of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.
o Ensure the delivery of fault-tolerant, scalable, and low-latency systems that can handle high transaction volumes.
o Collaborate with business teams to translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
o Optimize application performance, reliability, and security through proactive monitoring and fine-tuning.
o Gain knowledge of the handshake made between the system we own and immediate upstream and downstream systems.
4. Microservices & Cloud Deployment:
o Architect, build, and maintain microservices-based systems on cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
o Ensure efficient containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
o Leverage cloud-based tools for monitoring, logging, and scaling production workloads.
5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
o Work closely with Product Managers, Program Managers, and Business Leaders to align technical roadmaps with company goals.
o Ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, product, and non-technical teams.
o Translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions.
6. Continuous Improvement:
o Establish a culture of continuous learning and process enhancement within the engineering team.
o Promote automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
o Encourage the adoption of new frameworks, tools, and best practices to improve team efficiency and product quality.
7. Compliance & Security:
o Ensure that applications comply with financial regulations, data security, and privacy standards (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.).
o Proactively manage technical risks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.
o Implement robust authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms for secure data transactions.
8. High-Volume Data Processing:
o Design and manage SQL/NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance for largescale data processing.
o Optimize database queries for fast, efficient, and reliable financial transactions.
o Integrate real-time data processing solutions, such as Kafka or Hadoop, to handle high throughput workloads.
Requirements:
o Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
o Experience: 10+ years in Java development, with 3+ years of leadership experience.
o Technical Expertise: Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate), microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases. o Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker).
o Agile & Collaboration: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. o Problem-Solving & Security: Proven ability to design and deploy secure applications in a regulated environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
o DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Kubernetes, and cloudbased CI/CD pipelines.
o Full-Stack Exposure: Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
o Big Data & Messaging Systems: Knowledge of Kafka, Hadoop, and distributed data processing tools.
Why Join Us?
o Lead a pioneering FinTech initiative with cutting-edge technologies and scalable architecture.
o Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing, innovative-driven environment. o Impact the financial ecosystem by building secure, high-performance applications.
o If you are passionate about building world-class FinTech solutions, leading exceptional teams, and driving technical excellence, we invite you to apply now!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 10+ years of Java development experience
- 3+ years of leadership/people management experience
- Proficiency with Java (JDK 17+), Spring Boot, Lombok, and Hibernate
- Design and implement microservices and RESTful APIs
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and query optimization
- Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- CI/CD and version control (Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines)
- Monitoring and observability tooling (DataDog, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
- Knowledge of data streaming and big data tools (Kafka, Hadoop)
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React or Angular)
- Experience building secure, compliant financial applications (PCI DSS, GDPR)
- Strong Agile, DevOps mindset and hands-on problem solving for high-throughput systems
NationsBenefits Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NationsBenefits and has not been reviewed or approved by NationsBenefits.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as decent or good for certain entry-level and frontline roles, with timely pay also highlighted. Compensation is sometimes positioned as competitive relative to the work performed in those positions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is described as available for some salaried roles, which can increase perceived flexibility. Paid holidays and paid time off are presented as part of the standard package for eligible employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A fitness stipend and occasional company-sponsored outings or training-related perks are included among the extra benefits. These additions can modestly strengthen the overall rewards experience beyond core insurance.
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What We Do
NationsBenefits® is a leading supplemental benefits company providing managed care organizations with innovative healthcare solutions helping to promote independence, health, and well-being for more than 20 million members across the U.S. When the company was founded in 2015 by Glenn Parker, M.D., we set out to disrupt the healthcare industry. In 2020, we rebranded to NationsBenefits to expand the company’s core offering and broaden the scope of our clinically focused services. Today, we surpass traditional benefit management programs by helping our health plan partners drive growth, improve outcomes, reduce costs, and delight members. Our best-in-class service model engages members in meaningful and measurable ways with technology-based solutions tailored to the unique needs of each population.
