Senior Technical Lead (Java) (Job Code CDIPD/TL /06/2025)

Brief DescriptionThe Centre for Digital Innovation and Product Development (CDIPD), is a Centre of Excellence established and operating under the aegis of the Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (Digital University Kerala), is pleased to announce openings for various project-based positions. We invite applications from highly qualified Indian Citizens to contribute to our diverse portfolio of enterprise-level projects focused on Digital Innovation, Digital Transformation, AI and Data Analytics. At CDIPD, we are at the forefront of Digital Innovation, developing cutting-edge digital solutions across a multitude of sectors. We are entrusted with the management of significant enterprise-level digital transformation and Digital innovation projects for a diverse clientele. Our commitment to quality is underscored by our adherence to the CMMI Level 3 industry standard process, ensuring robust and efficient project delivery. CDIPD prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering a workplace characterized by fairness and inclusivity. We provide an industry-standard working environment and meticulously defined processes, ensuring a professional and efficient experience for our team members. Our commitment extends to providing comprehensive supporting facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure support, aligning with the best practices in the industry. Joining CDIPD offers exceptional career growth opportunities through exposure to a wide array of technically challenging projects and the chance to work with multiple cutting-edge technologies, fostering continuous learning and professional advancement.The Centre is actively seeking experienced and highly skill-oriented candidates to fill the following positions. The initial contract appointment will be for one year and the contract may be extended beyond the initial term, based on the individual performance and the evolving requirements of our ongoing projects Applications shall be submitted only through CDIPD Career portal (https://cdipd.duk.ac.in/career) on or before 22-09-2025. No other means of applications will be accepted Job Description , Roles & Responsibilities The senior technical Lead will be responsible for designing and developing scalable backend solutions and services using microservices architecture, ensuring the best practices in coding, testing, and deployment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Roles and Responsibilities

Design, develop and deploy backend applications using Java (j2EE) , Spring boot, and Micro services architecture. Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support front-end services and integrate third party APIs as needed. Optimize application performance, scalability and security Participate in architectural design discussions and contribute to key technical decisions Write efficient, reusable and well documented code. Collaborate with DevOps to implement CI/CD pipelines and manage deployments Debug and resolve production issues to ensure smooth operations Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and drive continuous improvements.

Essential Qualification

BE/BTech/MCA /M.Sc (CS/IT) OR Three-year Engineering Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology from a recognized University/Educational Institution.

Desirable Qualification

Certification in Java J2EE, Spring Certification on Full stack / MERN stack/Cloud.

Desirable Experience

Experience with Microservice Architecture and RESTful API development. Proficient in working with relational databases like MySQL/POSTGRESQL or non-relational databases like Mongo DB.
Hands on experience with build tools (Maven, Gradle) and Version control (Git) and CI/CD integration. Experience with containerization tools like Docker. Preferred SkillsRequired Skills

Expertise in Developing enterprise-grade applications using technologies such as Java/J2EE, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, React, Node JS, HTML5, CSS3, Spring Boot, Web APIs. Strong Expertise in developing enterprise-level web applications and RESTful APIs. Strong agile/scrum development experience. Strong design and programming skills using JSON, Web Services, XML, XSLT, PL/SQL Working knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL/DB2 /Mongo DB databases. Good knowledge of Micro Services. Experience working with tools like Git, Maven, and Jir Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teams.