Confidential · 3 months ago
Java Technical Lead (Direct Hire Fortune 100 CO) Salary up to $150K + Bonus
Confidential company is seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade software solutions. This role involves overseeing a team of engineers, collaborating with stakeholders, and guiding the architectural direction of mission-critical systems.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team of backend engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based applications
Set coding standards and best practices; conduct code reviews and mentor developers
Drive architectural decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise-level goals
Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using Java (Java 11+), Spring Boot, and related frameworks
Integrate with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and production readiness
Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Business Analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions
Break down projects into manageable tasks, estimate efforts, and ensure timely delivery
Act as a key liaison between engineering and other departments
Ensure robust unit, integration, and performance testing
Champion automation, monitoring, and observability practices
Proactively identify technical risks and resolve them in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on Java-based backend systems
3+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role
Deep experience with Java 11 or newer
Deep experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, RESTful APIs
Deep experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Deep experience with Microservices architecture
Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Preferred
Certifications in Java or Cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
Exposure to frontend technologies (React, Angular) is a plus
Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Prior experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare)