Expert-level Java 4+ and object-oriented design principles
Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices Architecture
REST APIs, API Management, and Service-Oriented Architecture
Advanced database design and performance optimization Angular (v10+) or equivalent modern frontend framework
Kafka, messaging platforms, and distributed systems
Cloud-native application development (Azure or AWS)
CI/CD, DevOps, and automated testing strategies
Architecture and system integration experience
Demonstrated technical leadership including solution design, code reviews, architectural decision making, and mentoring of engineers onshore and offshore
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives spanning multiple teams and business domains
Proven track record of rapidly learning and contributing within unfamiliar technologies, applications, or business functions
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience working in large enterprise environments with complex integrations, multiple dependent systems, and highly regulated change management processes