Overview
On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
AWS
java
microservices
spring boot
Spring
Job Details
Job Title: Lead Java Developer
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite per Week)
Type: Contract
We are seeking a hands-on Lead Java Developer with deep technical expertise and proven experience leading development teams. The role demands someone who can balance strong individual contribution with leadership responsibilities - overseeing project delivery, managing client interactions, and guiding both onshore and offshore teams toward successful execution.
Key Responsibilities- Lead design and development of enterprise-grade Java applications ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Own end-to-end project delivery - from requirements analysis through deployment and production support.
- Act as the primary onshore lead, coordinating with client stakeholders and offshore teams.
- Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and maintain development quality across the team.
- Drive Agile ceremonies, track deliverables, and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and timelines.
- Provide technical mentorship and foster collaboration within the engineering team.
- 12+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE application development.
- Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, and ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA).
- Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) preferred.
- Practical knowledge of CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Maven) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Prior experience leading distributed (onshore/offshore) development teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Hybrid model: 3 days onsite per week at Charlotte, NC.
- Requires a proactive, delivery-driven professional capable of both coding and leading from the front.
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