Need Local | Java FS Tech Lead | Berkeley Heights, NJ- 5 day onsite

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack applications using Java and modern front-end technologies.

• Design and develop backend services, RESTful APIs, and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.

• Guide front-end development using Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Define technical architecture, coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices.

• Lead code reviews, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure application quality and maintainability.

• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, architects, QA engineers, and DevOps teams.

• Manage technical deliverables, sprint planning, task assignments, and development timelines.

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and provide technical guidance to the team.

• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data access layers using SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Implement application security, authentication, authorization, and performance optimization practices.

• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and application deployment processes.

• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Identify technical risks, resolve dependencies, and recommend solutions to improve system scalability and reliability.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and communicate technical progress to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 8+ years of experience in software development, primarily using Java technologies.

• Previous experience leading a development team or serving as a technical lead.

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Framework.

• Hands-on experience developing microservices and RESTful APIs.

• Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Redis.

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles.

• Experience with Git, Maven or Gradle, and CI/CD tools.

• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle management.

• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Domain Expertise: Payments Domain, Card Processing Systems, Credit/Debit Card Disputes, Chargeback Management, Fraud & Claims Processing