TEKsystems · 21 hours ago
Lead Java Developer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$81.90/hr - $85/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to join their Cyber AI team. This role focuses on building, automating, and optimizing cybersecurity solutions using modern Java and cloud-native technologies, with responsibilities including designing scalable backend services and integrating AI-driven intelligence into existing systems.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade microservices using Java (11+) and Spring Boot
Build scalable, resilient systems aligned with NFRs (performance, reliability, availability, security)
Develop and support event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka or similar streaming platforms
Implement and optimize cloud-native services deployed in Kubernetes-based environments
Enhance and automate components of the cybersecurity platform, improving detection, response, and operational efficiency
Integrate secure APIs, manage data workflows, and ensure production readiness across services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce AI/ML or GenAI capabilities into existing Java systems
Contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, and best practices for distributed systems
Qualification
Required
Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade microservices using Java (11+) and Spring Boot
Ability to build scalable, resilient systems aligned with NFRs (performance, reliability, availability, security)
Experience in developing and supporting event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka or similar streaming platforms
Proficiency in implementing and optimizing cloud-native services deployed in Kubernetes-based environments
Skills in enhancing and automating components of the cybersecurity platform, improving detection, response, and operational efficiency
Experience in integrating secure APIs, managing data workflows, and ensuring production readiness across services
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce AI/ML or GenAI capabilities into existing Java systems
Experience contributing to architectural decisions, code reviews, and best practices for distributed systems
Preferred
Expert level experience in Java and Spring Boot
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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