Java Technical Lead

  • Monrovia, CA
  • Posted 5 hours ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
$0 - $0
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Java Technical Lead
Java
J2EE
Spring
Rest
Microservices

Job Details

Java Technical Lead

Location: Monrovia, CA (hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)

Duration: 6+ months contract

Software Engineer Lead

Leading a team in designing, developing, and deploying applications, overseeing both the front-end and back-end using Java and related technologies. Key responsibilities include mentoring developers, ensuring code quality through reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving technical strategy for scalable and robust solutions.

Core responsibilities

Lead and mentor:

Guide a team of Java full-stack developers at offshore, provide technical mentorship, and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality code and adherence to best practices.

Collaborate closely with crossfunctional partners (product, QA, security, platform) to refine requirements and ensure seamless integration across systems.

Own endtoend solution design for new builds and legacy modernization (rehost/replatform/refactor; stranglerpattern decomposition, DDD, microservices, eventdriven patterns).

Design and architect:

Lead the technical design and architecture for scalable, robust, and full-stack applications, often using Java frameworks like Spring Boot and modern front-end frameworks.

Develop and deploy:

Oversee the end-to-end development and deployment process, including database work, back-end development, front-end UI/UX implementation, and the creation of microservices.

Collaborate:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, QA, and other stakeholders, to define project requirements and ensure seamless integration.

Technical leadership:

Drive technical initiatives, ensure coding standards are followed, and act as a point of escalation for technical issues and roadblocks.

Define service boundaries and contracts; design APIs (REST/JSON; GraphQL preferred), integration patterns (sync/async, pub/sub, CQRS, Saga/Outbox), and data contracts.

Establish and govern NFRs (performance, availability, scalability, observability, resilience, security, cost) with measurable SLOs and acceptance criteria.

Produce clear artifacts: HLD/LLD, sequence diagrams, ADRs, deployment views, and integration specifications.

Guide development teams through design playback, spike plans, reference implementations for complex areas, and PR/design reviews of critical components.

Onsite Delivery Lead

Be a single point of contact to the customer for the projects and work with offshore teams to address the customer requirements

Troubleshoot:

Debug and resolve issues across the entire technology stack.

Stay current:

Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to contribute to the company's technical roadmap and best practices.

Key skills and qualifications

  • Extensive experience with Java, including frameworks like Spring Boot.
  • Proficiency in front-end technologies like Angular, React, or similar.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and microservices architecture.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience in a lead and working with offshore team
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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