Java Backend Lead

**Exp- 5+ years

**Location- New Delhi

**Work Mode- Hybrid

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AdPushup is an award-winning ad revenue optimization platform and Google Certified Publishing Partner

(GCPP), helping hundreds of web publishers grow their revenue using cutting-edge technology, premium

demand partnerships, and proven ad ops expertise. Our team is a mix of engineers, marketers, product

evangelists, and customer success specialists, united by a common goal of helping publishers succeed.

We have a work culture that values expertise, ownership, and a collaborative spirit.

Job Overview- Java Backend- Lead Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineering Team Lead to join our dynamic

team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and a

passion for mentoring and developing a team of talented engineers. This role will be pivotal in driving

the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions and fostering a collaborative and innovative

work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers,

fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects,

ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints.

• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and expertise in software design, architecture,

development, and best practices. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and

technologies. Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications, taking full, end-to-end

ownership, including writing test cases, setting up monitoring, etc.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define project requirements,

scope, and deliverables.

• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding

standards, best practices, and overall software quality. Implement and enforce quality

assurance processes.

• Problem Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges and bottlenecks.

Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

• Performance Management: Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback,

and conduct performance evaluations for team members.

• Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation of code, processes, and project-related information.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a

related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development.
• Technical Skills:
• A strong body of prior backend work, successfully delivered in production. Experience building large volume data processing pipelines will be an added bonus.
• Expertise in Core Java.
• In-depth knowledge of the Java concurrency framework.
• Sound knowledge of concepts like exception handling, garbage

collection, and generics.

• Experience in writing unit test cases, using any framework.
• Hands-on experience with lambdas and streams.
• Experience in using build tools like Maven and Ant.
• Good understanding and Hands on experience of any Java frameworks e.g.

SpringBoot, Vert.x will be an added advantage.

• Good understanding of security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Low Level and High Level Design Practices and Patterns.
• Hands on experience with any of the cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and

Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes

and Terraform.

• Strong understanding of database technologies, both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)

and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Couchbase).

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins, CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers. Excellent

interpersonal and communication skills.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to think

critically and provide innovative solutions.

• Project Management: Experience in managing software projects from conception to delivery.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Strong

collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Why Should You Work for AdPushup?

At AdPushup, we have

1. A culture of valuing our employees and promoting an autonomous, transparent, and ethical

work environment.

2. Talented and supportive peers who value your contributions.

3. Challenging opportunities: learning happens outside the comfort-zone and that’s where our

team likes to be - always pushing the boundaries and growing personally and professionally.

4. Flexibility to work from home: We believe in work & performance instead of measuring

conventional benchmarks like work-hours.

5. Plenty of snacks and catered lunch.

6. Transparency: an open, honest and direct communication with co-workers and business associates.