Java Lead Developer

TEKsystems in Sacramento, CA has a Senior Level Lead Java Developer position available with a cutting-edge Client locally as Hybrid Onsite 4 days/weekl. Several Senior-level and principal-level folks we have placed with this team have already let us know they "thought they would have to go to the Bay Area to find a company like this". This a group using the latest technologies in Java the "real" way, in similar fashion to a Nike or an Amazon. If you are interested in a Java Lead Developer role where the majority of your duties would center around writing Senior level sophisticated enterprise-scale code, but yet you would still be helping to drive the technical direction of the company, was well as eventually managing a team of 2-3 top performers, then please let me know ASAP.
Please note this is a W2 position only, cannot utilize additional employers in any fashion.
Description
Description:
Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or Internet-related computer programs. Using current programming language and technologies, writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
Specific Responsibilities
Authors, reviews and approves technical designs
Mastery of domain programming language
Engineers extensible solutions with the team in mind and can fix complex bugs
Reviews code to ensure it is functionally correct and consistent with the technical design
Accountable for domain dependencies and critical paths
Accountable for complex stories and integration or business requirements
Accountable for domain dependencies and critical paths
Anticipates risks and provides contingency solutions and timelines
Defines useful metrics and targets for domain
Measurably improves processes and best practices to achieve goals
Innovates measurable improvements
Stabilizes emerging technologies
Achieves team consent and buy-in
Interacts with business users, and/or functional peer group and managers
Sphere of influence is scrum or project development team
Actively shares through peer mentoring, shared resources and informal teachings
Teaches and mentors within team
Contributes and enforces best practices
Inspires teamwork and gently guides the Agile/project team
Assists in career development plans for engineers
Provides guidance for the work performed by contractors and delegates work
Assesses the quality of work and effectiveness of contractors
Participates in development of contractor agreements, including deliverables and SLAs
Skills
Java, Springboot, Spring, Microservices, claude, LLM
Top Skills Details
Java,Springboot,Spring
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Seeking a technically strong engineer with expert Java backend skills that can take ownership of an initiative and work with others to see it to completion.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.