Java Lead Developer with Azure

Job Title: Java Technical Lead with Azure Cloud

Location: Natick, MA Hybrid

 Provide end-to-end architectural leadership for enterprise applications and modernization initiatives. The role combines expertise in Azure Cloud architecture, data engineering, hybrid integrations, and AI-driven design — with strong grounding in Java and security-first development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and govern the technical architecture across application, data, and integration layers.
2. Design scalable hybrid architectures spanning on-prem and Azure cloud environments.
3. Establish secure API and service frameworks using OAuth 2.0 / OIDC, encryption, and compliance best practices.
4. Architect and guide development of modular applications using Java/Spring Boot and REST-based microservices.
5. Design and optimize data processing and event pipelines for analytics and downstream systems (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Kafka/Event Hub).
6. Collaborate with data engineering teams to define data flow, retention, and governance models.
7. Evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities where automation, personalization, or predictive insights add value.
8. Provide architectural oversight for performance, scalability, and cost optimization.
9. Partner with enterprise architects to ensure alignment with security, compliance, and cloud governance standards.
10. Mentor engineering teams and lead technical design reviews to ensure solution integrity and forward compatibility.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10–15 years overall IT experience, with 5+ years in architecture roles.
• Strong foundation in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and integration frameworks.
• Proven experience designing data pipelines and streaming architectures.
• Hands-on expertise in Azure Cloud services (App Services, Functions, Cosmos DB, Data Factory, Event Hub, Key Vault).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and cloud-based AI services (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services preferred).
• Strong understanding of security, identity, and compliance frameworks in enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to engage with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.