Practice Lead

About the Role We are looking for a high-impact Java Practice Lead to spearhead our Java capability within the Zensar technologies. You will play a strategic role in building modern digital products and platforms, driving cloud-native engineering excellence, and enabling solution design for large-scale transformation programs. You will also be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining top Java talent, and supporting solutioning during RFP and pre-sales phases. Responsibilities Technology & Delivery Leadership Define and drive Java engineering standards, reusable assets, and architectural blueprints. Lead complex cloud-native engineering efforts (e.g., microservices, reactive systems, API gateways, service meshes). Ensure robust design and delivery of modern platforms and enterprise-scale products. Collaborate with product managers, architects, UI/UX, and DevOps to ensure end-to-end engineering excellence. Drive AI-first engineering practices to enhance productivity, predictive capabilities, and autonomous system behavior. Talent Acquisition & Capability Development Hire, onboard, and mentor top-tier Java and cloud-native engineers to build a high-performing team. Shape the Java competency roadmap and run internal bootcamps, capability uplift programs, and certifications. Foster a learning culture with peer reviews, tech talks, and hands-on labs. Pre-sales & Solution Architecture Collaborate with sales, solutioning, and bid teams to respond to RFPs/RFIs and lead technical discussions with clients. Architect enterprise-grade, scalable, and resilient Java-based solutions aligned with client goals. Develop solution blueprints, technical estimations, effort models, and innovation differentiators during pursuits. Practice Growth & Thought Leadership Continuously evaluate and introduce new technologies (e.g., Java 21, GraalVM, Quarkus, Micronaut) to keep the practice cutting-edge. Represent the Java practice in internal communities, tech councils, and external forums. Drive IP/accelerator creation to improve velocity, quality, and developer productivity. Qualifications Strong proficiency in Java (8–21), Spring Boot, RESTful services, ORMs, JMS/Event Streams, and multi-threaded systems. Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and at least one cloud platform (AWS/GCP/Azure). Familiar with DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and observability stacks. Excellent problem-solving, solutioning, and leadership skills. Prior experience in hiring and grooming technical talent across locations. Required Skills Strong proficiency in Java (8–21), Spring Boot, RESTful services, ORMs, JMS/Event Streams, and multi-threaded systems. Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and at least one cloud platform (AWS/GCP/Azure). Familiar with DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and observability stacks. Excellent problem-solving, solutioning, and leadership skills. Prior experience in hiring and grooming technical talent across locations. Preferred Skills Understanding of domain-driven design, clean architecture, and hexagonal patterns. Experience with AI-enhanced engineering, serverless, API management, and event-driven platforms (e.g., Kafka). Exposure to large-scale transformation programs and multi-product delivery environments. Strong communication skills for CXO-level discussions, proposal defense, and mentoring.

Location: pune, IN

Posted Date: 6/17/2025