Java Technical Lead - REMOTE in EST

Java Tech Lead / Sr Developer

6-Months Contract-to-Hire

REMOTE - Must live in Eastern Standard Time Zone

***MUST be willing and eager to convert FTE after 6-months without sponsorship***

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in software development.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing/developing UI applications using React JS, JavaScroit. CSS and Bootstrap
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing/developing applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring.
• 5+ years of experience in database development with Oracle/SQL, NoSql, AWS RDS, DynamoDB, etc.
• 3+ years of solid experience in developing and delivering applications using AWS technologies such as Step functions, SQS, SNS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, etc.
• Strong experience developing applications using Microservices Architecture and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Must have thorough understanding of React JS core principles, component lifecycle and experience with React JS workflows (such as Flux or Redux), data structure libraries (.e.g. immutable .js)
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, multi-variant testing.
• Working experience with Scrum/Agile/XP (or similar iterative development methodology) is preferred.
• Experience/Knowledge on IBM BPM, Camunda BPM, IBM MQ, Websphere ND, Liberty and JBoss is a plus.
• Experience/Knowledge on Container technologies such as Docker Hub, Kubernetes and AWS ECS/EKS/ROSA is a plus.
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organization success.
• Willingness to adapt to and self-learn new technologies and deliver on them.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly articulate status of requests and issues both with IT and business partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work in a fastpaced environment on multiple ongoing projects and serve as a lead developer for UI development using React JS.
• Participate in all phases of the software development cycle from inception, design, development, implementation through postproduction support following agile methodology.
• Leading design/development of complex and scalable React JS applications
• Work closely with UI/UX designer/architect/product managers to translate design and wireframes into high quality code and build reusable components and frontend libraries for future use.
• Adhere to IT Control Policies throughout the project life cycle, and ensure delivery of automation solutions with high quality.
• Document the detailed application specification and technical design.
• Provide technical expertise and documentation as needed to support other team members
• Perform production support of system including environment setup, administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Soft Skills:

• Willing to learn new technologies/software and have a passion for development, and stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in front-end development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong work ethic with good time management skills
• Ability to work with diverse, geographically distributed teams
• High level of focus and attention to details
• Proactive approach
• Take ownership of your work and the projects you are assigned to
• Superior Organizational Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills