Java Technical Lead

Job Summary

Design, develop, and implement scalable microservices-based distributed systems. Collaborate with technical experts to translate requirements into robust architectures, lead development of accelerators, and ensure secure, high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement large distributed systems using microservices architecture to meet performance, scalability, reliability, and availability goals
• Translate functional requirements into detailed technical designs for microservices and backend systems
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to gather and validate system requirements and ensure alignment with business needs
• Define and enforce best practices and standards for microservice development and implementation
• Identify and establish reusable implementation patterns to improve development efficiency and quality
• Lead the creation of accelerators and tools that enhance the quality and speed of deliverables
• Evaluate emerging industry technologies to inform service design decisions considering cost, portability, compatibility, and usability
• Adapt and optimize technologies, integrated platforms, and systems to fulfill customer and operational requirements effectively
• Continuously improve technology management and utilization to increase operational efficiency
• Identify design risks, propose alternative solutions, and recommend high-quality approaches to address technical challenges

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of technical experience in architecture development, backend system integration, and application development
• Proficient in Java/J2EE development with strong hands-on experience in Spring Boot framework
• Deep knowledge of SOA architecture, microservices design, RESTful and SOAP services development
• Skilled in core Java fundamentals (Java 8+), Spring, Spring Boot, and testing frameworks such as JUnit and Cucumber
• Expertise in design patterns and clean code practices
• Hands-on experience developing Java microservices with RESTful APIs and SOAP services
• Experience designing and coding scalable microservices architectures
• Familiarity with middleware and messaging technologies including MQ, JMS, Kafka, and event-driven design patterns
• Experience with Spring Cloud and API management using API gateways
• Ability to write deployment pipelines for Java microservices on Kubernetes
• Proficient in creating and defining Swagger specifications for REST APIs and understanding REST principles and guidelines
• Knowledge of OAuth token-based authentication protocols
• Understanding of PCI compliance and security coding standards

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience with MSSQL, data modeling, query development, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with business rule management systems or rules engines such as JBoss, JRules, JPBM, iLog, Drools
• Experience modeling business logic and automating processes using TIBCO Business Works and EMS messaging
• Experience migrating TIBCO services to Spring Boot microservices
• Background in Banking or Financial Services industry

Technical / Professional Skills

• Spring Boot
• Java/J2EE
• SOA
• REST and SOAP Services
• Microservices
• Kubernetes

Skills

Distributed Platforms, Design, Scalability, Reliability Analysis, Marketing Deliverables, Technical Requirements Gathering, Microservices Design, Compatibility Testing, Technology and Systems Application, Microservice, Assessment of Cost, Implementation Management, Technology Upgrades, Technical Leadership, Programming, Functional Requirements