Tech Lead Java

Tech Lead Java

Birmingham, AL All 5 days Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Java Lead to guide a development team in designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications. The role requires strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and performance tuning, along with leadership skills to mentor developers and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Java-based enterprise applications.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews for junior and mid-level engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, including performance tuning and debugging without direct source code access.
• Design and optimize REST APIs, microservices, and in-memory databases with efficient paging/search functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product) to deliver scalable and secure applications.
• Drive best practices in coding standards, architecture, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
• Manage onshore/offshore development teams and coordinate project deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in Java development with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Hands-on experience in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and debugging complex applications.
• Proficiency with in-memory databases (e.g., H2, Redis) and pagination strategies.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and leadership ability.

Good to Have

• Exposure to front-end technologies (Angular/React).
• Familiarity with LeetCode-style problem-solving / coding challenge preparation.
• Knowledge of security best practices in Java applications.