Lead Java Developer

Lead Java Developer

Experience: 15+ Years (Enterprise Java Development, Cloud-Native Architecture & Microservices Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time (W2 Only)

Location: USA (Hybrid / Onsite)

Work Authorization: H4 EAD, L2S EAD, GC EAD, Green Card, US Citizen

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Lead Java Developer to lead the architecture, design, development, and modernization of enterprise-scale Java applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Distributed Systems, Cloud Platforms, Event-Driven Architecture, and DevOps , with proven experience delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance enterprise applications.

This role requires technical leadership in enterprise application architecture, cloud migration, API development, system modernization, performance optimization, and mentoring engineering teams while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, development, and deployment of enterprise Java applications.
• Develop cloud-native applications using Java 8/11/17/21 , Spring Boot , and Microservices Architecture .
• Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and event-driven applications.
• Modernize legacy monolithic applications into cloud-native microservices.
• Develop secure and high-performance applications following enterprise architecture standards.
• Implement messaging and streaming solutions using Apache Kafka , RabbitMQ , or ActiveMQ .
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps Engineers, QA Teams, and Business Stakeholders.
• Lead code reviews, technical design discussions, sprint planning, and release management.
• Mentor development teams and establish engineering standards and best practices.

Required Technical Skills

Core Java

• Java 8 / 11 / 17 / 21
• Core Java
• Collections Framework
• Multithreading
• Concurrency
• JVM Performance Tuning
• Design Patterns
• SOLID Principles

Spring Framework

• Spring Boot
• Spring MVC
• Spring Security
• Spring Cloud
• Spring Data JPA
• Spring Batch
• Hibernate

Architecture

• Microservices Architecture
• Distributed Systems
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Clean Architecture
• API Gateway
• Service Discovery
• Circuit Breaker Patterns

API & Integration

• REST APIs
• GraphQL
• OpenAPI / Swagger
• Apache Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• ActiveMQ
• IBM MQ

Databases

• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• SQL Server
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• Cassandra
• Redis

Cloud Platforms

• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Helm

DevOps & Automation

• Jenkins
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• GitLab CI/CD
• Git
• Maven
• Gradle
• SonarQube
• Terraform

Testing

• JUnit
• Mockito
• TestNG
• Cucumber
• Selenium
• Postman
• Karate

Security

• Spring Security
• OAuth2
• JWT
• OpenID Connect
• OWASP Security Best Practices
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Leadership & Architecture Expectations

• Lead enterprise Java development and cloud modernization initiatives.
• Define Java architecture standards, coding guidelines, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor senior developers and lead distributed engineering teams.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and executive stakeholders.
• Drive digital transformation, cloud adoption, and application modernization programs.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, security, and performance of enterprise applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.
• Experience with Generative AI , LLM Integration , LangChain , RAG , and AI-powered Java applications .
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and containerized deployments.
• Experience in Banking, Healthcare, Insurance, Retail, Manufacturing, or Financial Services domains.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps, and CI/CD best practices.

Eligibility & Compliance

• W2 Full-Time Only
• No C2C
• No Third-Party Vendors or Consultancy Profiles

How to Apply

📩 Share your updated resume to:

[email protected]