Lead Java Developer

Role: Lead Java Developer
Rate: $75/hour W2
Location: Pittsburgh, PA OR Cleveland, OH
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Java Developer to guide and support our development team while actively contributing to hands-on coding and solution design. This role requires a strong technical foundation, leadership capabilities, and experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage development tasks and sprint planning using JIRA.
• Balance leadership duties (30%) with hands-on development (70%).
• Oversee code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Provide technical mentorship and career development support to junior developers.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and QA teams to define requirements and deliverables.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure Java-based applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions aligned with business goals.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to system design decisions.
• Monitor application performance and implement optimizations as needed.
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, development processes, and deployment procedures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovations where appropriate.
• Support DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipeline management and infrastructure automation.

Required Skills:

• Java – 6+ years
• Spring Boot – 6+ years
• Oracle – 6+ years
• SQL – 6+ years
• Angular – 6+ years
• DevOps – 6+ years
• Industry Experience: Must have financial services

Preferred Skills (FLEX):

• Python
• Scripting (Batch or Shell)
• Scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M, Autosys)

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