Java Technical Lead with State Exp

Job Summary

Client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Lead Java Full Stack Developer to support the development and modernization of a large-scale SNAP/TANF Integrated Eligibility System. The candidate will play a dual role as a technical lead and Scrum Master.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java/J2EE technologies.
• Architect and implement full stack solutions using React.js (frontend) and Java-based backend services.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Work with Oracle database for data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain XML configurations and transformations for system integrations.
• Build and manage workflows using Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
• Develop and maintain Shell scripts for automation and batch processing.

Agile & Team Leadership

• Act as Scrum Lead / Technical Lead for the development team.
• Break down business requirements into technical tasks and user stories.
• Provide scope estimation, sprint planning, and backlog grooming.
• Assign and monitor team tasks, ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Conduct daily stand-ups and provide daily/weekly status reports to management.
• Identify risks, resolve technical issues, and remove blockers for the team.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and QA teams.
• Translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
• Ensure compliance with government standards and security guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience

• 12+ years experience in Java application development
• 8+ years experience in full-stack development
• Experience working in large enterprise or government systems
• Experience with Oracle database backend development

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Java / J2EE (Spring Boot or similar frameworks).
• Hands-on experience with React.js for frontend development.
• Experience in Java Servlets, HTML5, Java Script libraries
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong experience with Oracle Database (SQL, PL/SQL, performance tuning).
• Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools.
• Proficiency in Shell scripting (Linux/Unix environment).
• Experience working with XML configurations, XSD, XSLT transformations.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud-ready applications.

Development & Tools:

• Experience with version control tools (Git, Bitbucket).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes is a plus).
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

Leadership & Agile

• Proven experience leading Agile/Scrum teams.
• Experience with sprint planning, estimation techniques (story points, etc.).
• Ability to track team progress and ensure deliverables are met.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Domain Experience

• Experience working on government programs, especially:
• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
• Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES)

Preferred (Optional) Skills

• Knowledge of eligibility rules engines and case management systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with data integration/ETL processes.
• Experience with security standards (OAuth2, JWT, HIPAA, etc.).
• Exposure to UI/UX best practices and responsive design.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.

Education

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.