Senior Principal Java Tech Lead (Developer)

Position: Senior Principal Java Tech Lead (Developer)

Location: Miami, FL

Requirement: Immediate

Role Overview:

Seeking an experienced Senior Principal Java Tech Lead to spearhead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade applications leveraging Java, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) technologies. This role will lead a team of developers, develop code, drive digital transformation initiatives, and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance solutions aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in Java and cloud-native architectures with exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java applications and microservices using cloud-native design principles.
• Lead end-to-end solution design and implementation on AWS and Google Cloud Platform, utilizing services such as AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, Google Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, and BigQuery.
• Drive the adoption of modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, AWS CDK).
• Mentor and guide a team of developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, code quality, and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Optimize application performance, security, and scalability, addressing complex technical challenges and ensuring operational stability.
• Lead cloud migrations, system integrations, and modernization efforts, leveraging AWS and Google Cloud Platform tools to enhance system efficiency.
• Implement best practices for API design, data management, and integration with tools like Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, and REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Provide technical leadership in adopting emerging technologies, such as serverless architectures, AI/ML integrations, and event-driven systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and security protocols, particularly in regulated industries like finance, telecom, or healthcare.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to manage project delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Must have master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited U.S. university (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
• 12-16+ years of experience in Java development, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership role overseeing engineering teams or projects.
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and deploying solutions on AWS, with hands-on experience in core services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, and EKS.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services, such as Cloud Functions and BigQuery, is highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of Java frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate) and building scalable microservices architectures.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale cloud migrations, system integrations, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Terraform).
• Strong experience in API design and integration using REST and/or GraphQL.
• Familiarity with messaging and caching systems such as Redis, Apache Kafka, or RabbitMQ is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience writing unit tests using JUnit and Mockito.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Java (versions 8, 11, 17).
• Proficiency in Python is a plus.
• Deep expertise in AWS services (e.g., Lambda, S3, RDS, EC2, EKS, DynamoDB) and/or Google Cloud Platform services (e.g., Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery).
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and event-driven systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Cassandra, MongoDB, BigQuery).

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a track record of mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on aligning technical solutions with business objectives.
• Proven ability to think critically and solve complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AI/ML integrations or tools like Amazon Bedrock or Google Vertex AI is a plus.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect or Google Cloud Professional Architect, or equivalent.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF.
• Background in industries such as telecom, finance, or e-commerce, with exposure to high-stakes projects.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira for project management and Confluence for documentation.