Java Development Technical Lead/Architect

Java Development Technical Lead/Architect 

Onsite role location is Richmond, VA

The ideal candidate for this position has been a Java team lead for five or more years and is seeking to move into a hybrid development/architecture role.  The chosen candidate will be embedded with application development teams to lead and architect solutions as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex, scalable full-stack Java/EE applications & COTS solutions.
• Provide technical direction, mentor team members, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices across development and automation.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for architecture decisions, performance tuning, and systems integration.
• Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture team, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, and Automation QA Analysts to align technical delivery with business goals.
• Guide the implementation of microservices, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution efforts for critical production issues.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical specifications, design decisions, and system configurations.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and agile mindset within the team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of Java/JEE development experience with at least 5 years in a technical leadership role.

• Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security, Boot, Batch).
• Proficient in frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular (15+)
• Advanced skills in JDBC, JPA/Hibernate, SQL, and RESTful/SOAP Web Services.
• Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
• Deep knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, multi-tiered application architecture, and performance optimization.
• Working experience of integrating custom software with COTS solutions.
• Working knowledge of Shell Scripting, PL/SQL, and experience with UNIX/Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of QA testing lifecycle and collaboration with automation QA teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in other frontend frameworks such as React and Vue.
• Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server, Liberty, and Oracle RDBMS.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and Agile planning tools (e.g., Jira).
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
• Experience with performance testing, security best practices, and compliance in enterprise systems.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes:

• Strong analytical and architectural thinking.
• Proven team leadership, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with oversight of a diverse technical team.
• Motivated to drive innovation, standardization, and process improvements across the SDLC.