Lead Java Engineer - Seattle, WA (Hybrid Local Candidates)

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 24 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Agile
Amazon Kinesis
Amazon Web Services
Apache Kafka
Automated Testing
Cucumber
Docker
Elasticsearch
IT Management
JUnit
Java
Kubernetes
Messaging
Microservices
New Relic
Performance Tuning
Pivotal
Project Scoping
QA Management
Scrum
Selenium
Spring Framework
Sprint
Streaming
Team Leadership

Job Details

A leading global enterprise is seeking a Lead Java Engineer to drive the design and deployment of modern microservices and APIs supporting customer data solutions. As a technical lead, you ll play a pivotal role in building mid-layer services that are vital for both internal teams and external integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate and lead all Agile/Scrum ceremonies and sprint activitiesCollaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and resource requirementsProvide hands-on development and architectural input for scalable Java-based solutionsEnsure high-quality code delivery including proper unit and integration testingLead troubleshooting, performance optimization, and deployment best practicesMentor and guide junior developers and act as a subject matter expertRecommend and implement new tools and frameworks aligned with business needs

Must-Have Skills:

7+ years experience with Java 8+5+ years with Spring Boot4+ years with Containers (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS)4+ years experience with AWS or AzureStrong understanding of Microservices architecture & REST APIs4+ years with Test automation tools (JUnit, Cucumber, Selenium, etc.)4+ years working in Agile/Scrum teams2+ years in technical or team lead roles

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Streaming/Messaging: Kafka, NATS, Kinesis, or Event HubExperience with Datadog, New Relic, ElasticSearch, or Apigee
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