Senior Java Tech Lead

About the Company: Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Job Summary:  Senior Java Tech Lead will be responsible for technically leading a large complex projects, designing high-quality Java applications, and ensuring their successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java development, a strong understanding of software architecture, and excellent leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a small team of Java developers, providing technical guidance and support.

• Set standards for code quality and ensure best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle.

Software Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver innovative solutions.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

• Proactively communicate on development status & delays in agreed upon timelines

• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather feedback and implement improvements.

Architecture and Design:

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

• Develop and implement software architecture strategies that align with business goals.

• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks to enhance the development process.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct code reviews and ensure rigorous testing to maintain high-quality standards.

• Implement and monitor performance tuning and optimization efforts.

• Write automation for new/existing features.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in Java development.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

• Customer Support & troubleshoot/fix a variety of difficult software problems.

Misc:

• Interface with global teams for requirements analysis and schedule.

• Interface with external customers regarding software issues.

• Be willing to travel to onsite locations for Short Term Assignments like Feature Integrations & Version Installations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Proven experience as a Java Developer with at least 10+ years of overall experience.

• Minimum of 8  years’ experience in software development with exposure to maintenance, continuous integration & releases

• Minimum of 5 years experience in core product software development

• Strong understanding of Java technologies (e.g., Spring, Hibernate, Java EE).

• Experience with Python Language, Microservices Architecture & Front End development.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA).

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.