Java Technical Lead/Architect (15+ Years) (NEED W2 CANDIDATES) (LOCAL TO VA)

  • Chesterfield, VA
  • Posted 7 hours ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

Java Development Technical Lead
Architect
Angular
DevOps
CI/CD
version control
Java
JEE
TypeScript
JDBC
JPA
Docker
Kubernetes
ACCELQ
Bamboo
GitHub
UNIX
Linux
Shell Scripting
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Liberty
Oracle RDBMS

Job Details

Title: Java Technical Lead/Architect (15+ Years)

Location: Chesterfield, VA

Type: Contract

ONLY W2 ROLE .

Key Responsibilities:

  • Java Development Technical Lead/Architect

VSP is seeking a Java Development Technical Lead/Architect to provide hands-on technical leadership and strategic direction for a cross-functional Agile team delivering enterprise-grade Java/JEE applications. This role blends architectural oversight, team mentorship, and active full-stack development, with a strong understanding of QA automation practices to ensure high-quality and scalable software solutions.

The ideal candidate for this position has been a Java team lead for two or more years and is seeking to move into a hybrid development/architecture role. The chosen candidate will be embedded with a development team to lead and architect solutions as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex, scalable full-stack Java/J2EE applications.
  • Provide technical direction, mentor team members, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices across development and QA automation.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison for architecture decisions, performance tuning, and systems integration.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, and Automation QA Analysts to align technical delivery with business goals.
  • Guide the implementation of microservices, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks (Angular 13+).
  • Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution efforts for critical production issues.
  • Oversee the adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and version control.
  • Ensure proper documentation of technical specifications, design decisions, and system configurations.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and agile mindset within the team.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 8+ years of Java/JEE development experience with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
  • Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security, Boot, Batch).
  • Proficient in frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular (13+).
  • Advanced skills in JDBC, JPA/Hibernate, SQL, and RESTful/SOAP Web Services.
  • Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, multi-tiered application architecture, and performance optimization.
  • Working knowledge of Shell Scripting, PL/SQL, and experience with UNIX/Linux environments.
  • Strong understanding of QA testing lifecycle and collaboration with automation QA teams.
  • Familiarity with automation tools like ACCELQ, and integration with CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo/GitHub Actions).

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server, Liberty, and Oracle RDBMS.
  • Prior involvement in large-scale data migration projects.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and Agile planning tools (e.g., Jira).
  • Proficiency in creating and maintaining technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
  • Experience with performance testing, security best practices, and compliance in enterprise systems.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and architectural thinking.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven team leadership, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to balance hands-on development with oversight of a diverse technical team.
  • Motivated to drive innovation, standardization, and process improvements across the SDLC.

Required Skills : Top/Must-have Skills: - JAVA (Spring Boot) - Angular 13+ - API / Microservices Architecture - Experience with technical leadership (Code Reviews, Mentorship, etc.) - Foundational DevOps / Cloud knowledge o (Not likely Azure and didn t sound like AWS either not sure) - Understanding of testing automation and how that fits into the

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