Technical Lead Developer

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Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking a Technical Lead Developer.

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to support a key initiative within Member Value, focused on authentication and vendor integration. This role will play a critical part in building a modern, cloud-native integration layer that enables secure, scalable data exchange between client and external partners. This is net-new development work, supporting the integration of new third-party vendors into our ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in Apache Flink, AWS, Java, and Go, along with experience building distributed, event-driven systems.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and development of a cloud-native integration platform hosted in AWS
* Build and maintain Apache Flink pipeline jobs for real-time data processing and rule execution
* Develop backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Go (Golang)
* Design and implement RESTful APIs to enable secure data exchange between USAA and external vendors
* Contribute to event-driven architecture using Kafka for streaming and asynchronous processing
* Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure seamless integration and data flow
* Partner with distributed teams, including nearshore and offshore resources
* Support infrastructure automation using Terraform
* Develop, test, debug, and deploy high-quality, scalable applications
* Create and maintain technical documentation and follow Agile development practices

Build and deploy services leveraging AWS technologies including:
* EKS (primary integration layer)
* Lambda
* API Gateway
* S3, DynamoDB, SQL-based storage
* Step Functions

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* Experience building and deploying applications in AWS, including EKS and serverless architectures
* Experience with event-driven systems and streaming platforms (Kafka preferred)
* Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools
* Familiarity with RESTful API design principles
* Experience using Git or similar version control systems
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Strong hands-on development experience with:
* Apache Flink (required)
* Java / Spring Boot (required)
* AWS cloud services (required)
* Go (Golang) development (required)

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience supporting authentication systems or security-focused platforms
* Experience working with third-party vendor integrations
* Familiarity with SQL-based data stores
* Experience collaborating with nearshore/offshore teams
* Exposure to enterprise-scale distributed systems

What Makes This Role Unique:
* Opportunity to help build a new enterprise integration platform from the ground up
* High visibility initiative within Member Value tied to authentication and vendor onboarding
* Work with a modern tech stack including Flink, AWS, Go, and Java
* Direct impact on how we integrate with new external partners and technologies

Top Skill Priorities:
* Apache Flink
* Java (Spring Boot)
* AWS (EKS, Lambda, API Gateway)
* Golang

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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