Java Tech Lead

Title: Java Tech Lead

Location: Parsippany, NJ (Onsite)

Type: Contract

• Lead Developer - Manage the Team & who can work Handson
• Highly skilled Technical Lead with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Couchbase, and MS SQL Server to lead a team of developers in building scalable enterprise applications.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in RESTful API development, microservices architecture, and OpenShift deployments, along with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Drive architectural decisions for scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.

Application Development:

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build responsive front-end applications using Angular and integrate with back-end services.

Microservices & Deployment:

• Architect and deploy microservices on OpenShift and manage containerized environments.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.

Database Management:

• Design and optimize relational schemas in MS SQL Server and document models in Couchbase.

Collaboration & Delivery:

• Work closely with Product Owners, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure timely delivery of sprint commitments.

Quality & Security:

• Conduct code reviews, enforce secure coding practices, and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
• Hands-on experience with Couchbase and MS SQL Server.
• Expertise in RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Experience deploying applications on OpenShift or similar container platforms.

Tools & Frameworks:

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), Git, and SonarQube.
• Knowledge of OAuth2.0, JWT, and secure API development.

Leadership:

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage project deliverables.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Education - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience - 8+ years in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.