Technical Lead

We are looking for experienced Technical Lead to join our exciting and rapidly expanding team in Sri Lanka. This position is a hands-on development position where you will be responsible for the development of Wiley’s education and publishing integration platforms while leading the team. You will leverage your in-depth knowledge of Java to work closely with architects, engineers, and product owners to create complex applications and integrations. You will also ensure your commitment to the highest quality standards both in functional and non-functional areas.

What we look for:

• BSc in computer science or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in software development including 2 year as a lead. Ability to manage the team and deliveries independently.
• Solid experience in developing applications using Java, Spring Boot, and SQL/NoSQL databases such as MySQL and Mongo DB.
• Proven history with software and system architecture, microservices architecture and AWS cloud technologies, caching technologies.
• Ability to guide/mentor junior developers while working with leads and architects on designing applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including making presentations to varied teams and stakeholders.
• Good understanding of Quality Engineering principles and practices will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with CI/CD build/deploy pipelines, and modern DevOps practices like Git-Ops.
• Understanding of technology methodologies including Agile (SCRUM), continuous integration/ continuous development and automation.
• Familiarity with JIRA and writing user stories.

• Be the technology lead for the team, take the ownership of the high-quality deliverables and be accountable.
• Be responsible for the logical and physical development of applications based on agreed user requirements and architecture.
• Work closely with architects and BAs (Business Analysts) to design and architect application/platform.
• Work with non-technical business colleagues to understand the functionality, composition, and user requirements.
• Be responsible of maintaining the quality of the code and following engineering best practices.
• Drive/participate PI planning and be an Agile advocate.
• Be responsible maintaining the helth of production system and attend any production incidents providing quick fixes/work arounds.
• Identify system vulnerabilities/tech debts and assist prioritize them for the team.
• Assist performance appraisals and provide guidance and mentoring the team members.
• Helping on interviews and hiring process of new team members.Provide HR support for office closures, openings, and local implementation of the Global Work Model.
• Support country specific crisis management efforts, aligned with the Global Crisis Management Team.
• Support local benefits decisions with document reviews, market info, local legislation guidance.
• Partner with Global Mobility on mobility relocation implementation and local visa, mobility requests.