Senior Java/Cloud/Data Technical Lead

Overview
S2Alliance is seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead with a strong background in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and modern data ecosystems (data lakes, visualization tools). This is a hands-off coding leadership role, focused on design, code reviews, architectural guidance, and technical mentorship to delivery teams across diverse technologies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence and delivery alignment across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture discussions and design sessions across Java-based applications and cloud-native environments
• Provide strategic guidance and code review support for cross-functional development teams (Java, front-end, cloud, data)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Oversee system integration patterns, cloud deployment models, and performance optimization practices
• Review pull requests, mentor junior developers, and enforce secure coding and clean design principles
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex engineering challenges
• Champion best practices in CI/CD, API design, security, and observability
• Coordinate with DevOps, Data Engineering, and UI/UX teams to deliver cohesive platform solutions
• Ensure documentation of architecture artifacts, technical decisions, and reusable components

Required Skills

• 8+ years of enterprise Java/J2EE experience, with deep understanding of Spring Boot, Spring Security, Hibernate, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
• Strong experience with cloud environments such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with data lake architecture, structured/unstructured data handling, and batch/streaming workflows
• Experience integrating visualization frameworks like Grafana, Kibana, or BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Proficient in CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible)
• Experience with code quality and static analysis tools
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Prior experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) is a plus

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with JavaScript/Angular frontend stacks
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and security-by-design principles
• Exposure to agile delivery models (Scrum/Kanban)
• Comfortable leading architecture boards, mentoring junior engineers, and creating reusable templates or reference implementations

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master s preferred)
• U.S. Citizenship or required with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Minimum 8 years of progressive technical experience in software development, architecture, or technical leadership roles

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO 3 Weeks (plus Federal Holidays)
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Training & Certifications
• Fast vertical growth and leadership opportunities
• Collaborative and tech-forward environment