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NationsBenefits · 20 hours ago

Lead Java Cloud Engineer

Plantation, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

NationsBenefits is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America and a Healthcare Fintech provider of supplemental benefits. The Lead Java Cloud Engineer will lead a team of engineers, define technical strategies, and ensure the development of scalable and secure FinTech applications.

Government Administration

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture

Recruit, onboard, and train top engineering talent, ensuring team members adhere to best development practices

Conduct regular performance reviews, one-on-ones, and knowledge-sharing sessions to drive continuous team improvement

Encourage an Agile and DevOps culture, promoting ownership, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration

Define and execute the technical strategy and architecture for a scalable secure, and high-performance FinTech application

Ensure that the software development lifecycle (SDLC) adheres to industry best practices, coding standards, and compliance guidelines

Guide engineers in software design, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization

Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating innovative solutions where applicable

Lead the design, development, and deployment of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs

Ensure the delivery of fault-tolerant, scalable, and low-latency systems that can handle high transaction volumes

Collaborate with business teams to translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions

Optimize application performance, reliability, and security through proactive monitoring and fine-tuning

Architect, build, and maintain microservices-based systems on cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP

Ensure efficient containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes

Leverage cloud-based tools for monitoring, logging, and scaling production workloads

Work closely with Product Managers, Program Managers, and Business Leaders to align technical roadmaps with company goals

Ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, product, and non-technical teams

Translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions

Establish a culture of continuous learning and process enhancement within the engineering team

Promote automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments

Encourage the adoption of new frameworks, tools, and best practices to improve team efficiency and product quality

Ensure that applications comply with financial regulations, data security, and privacy standards (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.)

Proactively manage technical risks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents

Implement robust authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms for secure data transactions

Design and manage SQL/NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance for large-scale data processing

Optimize database queries for fast, efficient, and reliable financial transactions

Integrate real-time data processing solutions, such as Kafka or Hadoop, to handle high-throughput workloads

Qualification

JavaMicroservices architectureCloud platformsCI/CD pipelinesRESTful APIsSQL/NoSQL databasesAgile methodologiesSecurity protocolsPayment TokenizationBig DataMessaging SystemsFull-Stack ExposureTeam leadershipProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

10-12 years in Java development, with 5+ years of experience mentoring or coaching individual contributors

Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate), microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases

Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker)

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration

Proven ability to design and deploy secure applications in a regulated environment

Preferred

Experience with Payment Tokenization and MDES: Seeking a seasoned engineer with proven experience in payments tokenization systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of the Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES), including its APIs and integration patterns, token lifecycle for digital wallets

Expertise in Secure Credential Provisioning: A critical skill for this role is expertise in secure credential provisioning and token management. The candidate must be adept at building and maintaining services that provision payment tokens to digital wallets and other devices. This involves implementing robust security protocols, managing key and certificate lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with industry standards like EMVCo and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Integration of Azure Services with Payments Ecosystems: The role requires an individual who can architect and implement solutions using the Azure cloud platform to interact with the payments ecosystem. The candidate should be proficient in using Azure services like Azure Functions, Azure Key Vault, and Azure App Service to build secure, scalable, and resilient payment processing applications that integrate seamlessly with external services like MDES. A strong grasp of cloud security principles and best practices for handling sensitive data is essential

Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Kubernetes, and cloud-based CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React or Angular

Knowledge of Kafka, Hadoop, and distributed data processing tools

Company

NationsBenefits

NationsBenefits is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America and a Healthcare Fintech provider of supplemental benefits, flex cards, and member engagement solutions.

Founded in 2015

Plantation, Florida, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.NationsBenefits.com

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