Lead Java Developer

Grow your career as a Lead Java Developer with an innovative global bank in Irving, TX. Contract role with strong possibility of extension and/or conversion. Will require working a hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite per week.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 9+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 8-12 years' experience in an Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Hands-on experience in Java 17+, Spring, Spring boot, Hibernate, Design patterns, Microservices, Angular 15+, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• 3+ years of experience in financial services preferred, with experience building technology solutions on enterprise scale.
• 7+ years of experience in large scale Apps development as a Full Stack developer with experience using modern technology (e.g. Java, J2EE, Angular JS, SQL, Spring, Hibernate, OpenShift), Back-end: Spring, Spring boot, Java 11+, Hibernate, Design patterns: Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, etc.
• Good working knowledge of source code control tools and technologies is a must.
• Strong fundamentals of OOPS (Object Oriented Programming Standards) Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms
• Fundamental understanding of and experience with cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes
• Usage of Swagger/Open API specification to define, document, implement and test APIs
• A good understanding of Standard, Enterprise Design Patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Strong knowledge with testing frameworks like JUNIT, Cucumber, Jasmine/Mocha.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Experience in development of scalable high performance systems for complex analytics generation utilizing big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques
• Experience in High-Speed Messaging platforms such as KAFKA, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery technologies and tools.
• Knowledge of React, Appian, BPMN (RHPAM, IBM BAMOE), DevOps principles and Docker Compose.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
• Establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs.
• Use hands-on programming skills in Java 17, Spring Boot 3.0, Angular 14+, JavaScript, PL/SQL (Oracle 19c) to build applications.
• Work in Agile projects using good knowledge in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements.
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.