Tech Program Manager - Java (E-commerce domain)

Company: WillWare Technologies Role: Tech Program Manager - Java (E-commerce domain) Experience: 14+ Years Location: Bangalore - Manyata Tech Park Work Mode: Hybrid - (work from office-4 days) Technical Skill Requirements: Program Management, Java, Microservices Architecture, API, Agile, E-commerce domain exp. Good Communication skills. Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager with 12+ years of experience in managing large-scale technology programs, preferably within the e-commerce domain . The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in Java, Microservices, AWS, and Kafka , along with proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage multiple technology programs from planning through delivery , ensuring scope, timelines, budgets, and quality are met. - Drive end-to-end delivery of Java-based microservices and cloud-native applications . - Work closely with Engineering, Architecture, Product, QA, DevOps, and Business teams to ensure successful program execution. - Provide technical oversight for solutions built using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and AWS . - Manage dependencies, risks, issues, and cross-team coordination across multiple projects. - Define program roadmaps, milestones, delivery plans, and success metrics. - Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective execution across development teams. - Partner with architects and engineering leads to drive scalable, highly available, and secure solutions . - Manage integrations and event-driven architectures using Kafka and microservices . - Drive cloud adoption and optimization across AWS-based environments . - Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, architecture standards, security, and quality processes. - Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions to senior leadership and stakeholders. - Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency. - Ensure successful production releases, post-production stabilization, and continuous improvement. Required Skills: - 12+ years of overall IT experience , with significant experience in technical program/project management. - Strong technical understanding of Java and Microservices architecture . - Hands-on understanding of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and distributed systems . - Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture. - Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures . - Mandatory experience working on large-scale e-commerce projects. - Experience managing complex integrations, APIs, and enterprise applications. - Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, DevOps, and software engineering practices. - Experience working with globally distributed and cross-functional teams. - Strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to understand complex technical architectures and translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with high-volume e-commerce platforms , order management, payments, catalogs, inventory, checkout, or fulfilment systems. - Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, or other cloud-native technologies. - Experience with observability, performance engineering, and application scalability. - PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or other relevant program/project management certification is a plus.