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JSR Tech Consulting · 4 hours ago

Java Technical Lead

Newark, NJ

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$85/hr - $85/hr

JSR Tech Consulting is seeking a Java Tech Lead to join their Retirement Strategies Institutional team. This hands-on leadership role involves leading the development of innovative enterprise applications with a focus on full-stack Java development and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Tom Irtis

Responsibilities

Lead the development of Java-based applications using modern design patterns and best practices

Deliver clean, well-structured, and maintainable code aligned with enterprise standards

Collaborate with product owners to define features and user stories

Partner with architects and fellow tech leads to design robust and scalable solutions

Write and maintain unit, integration, and functional test automation

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, QA, and production environments

Mentor junior developers and foster a collaborative team environment

Stay current on emerging technologies and advocate for continuous improvement

Qualification

Java programmingSpring BootMicroservices designRESTful APIsAgile developmentCloud ServicesProblem-solvingCommunication skillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong Java programming expertise with in-depth knowledge of Spring, Spring Boot, and related frameworks

Experience in designing and building scalable microservices

Expertise in object-oriented programming, multi-threading, concurrency, and design patterns

Proficient in working with RESTful APIs, JSON, SOAP, XML, JDBC, and MySQL

Agile development experience with a strong focus on Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Prior experience in financial or insurance industries (required)

Demonstrated leadership and ownership of enterprise applications (required)

Preferred

Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React or Node.js is a plus

Domain-Driven Development (DDD)

Cloud-native development experience on AWS

Strong architectural design and critical thinking skills

Familiarity with AI-enhanced development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code)

Company

JSR Tech Consulting

JSR Tech Consulting provides contract consulting services for business and technology leaders in financial services.

Founded in 2015

Cranford, New Jersey, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.jsrtechconsulting.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Susan Riordan Flynn

President and CEO

Eric Lauck

Client Partner

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