API Tech lead

Zone IT Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zone IT Solutions is seeking a Java API Technical Lead to drive end-to-end delivery of banking API projects. You will lead development across Java 8+, Spring Framework 5.x and Spring Boot 2.x, shaping REST APIs and integration architectures.

Work closely with stakeholders and agile teams, produce FSDs and API specifications, and mentor delivery squads. The role requires hands-on coding and strong DevOps awareness; Maven/Git/Splunk etc are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java 8+, Spring Framework 5.x and Spring Boot 2.x.
• Expertise in REST APIs, API frameworks, system integration and scalable architecture.
• JUnit 5, Mockito, TDD, debugging and clean coding practices.
• Proficiency in Postman, JSON, logging frameworks and API testing.
• Experience in Infrastructure/DevOps design and deployment practices.
• Gather requirements and prepare FSDs, interface documents and API specifications.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, development teams and Agile delivery teams.
• Nice-to-have: Maven, Git, Splunk, Bamboo, Swagger, design patterns and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical delivery of API development and integration projects within the banking domain.
• Provide hands-on Java development and guide integration and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to refine requirements and specs.
• Contribute to test strategy with JUnit 5, Mockito and TDD practices.
• Mentor squads on coding standards, DevOps practices and API testing.
• Help establish security, design patterns and scalable solutions for APIs.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Framework 5.x

Spring Boot 2.x

REST APIs

API testing

JUnit 5 / Mockito

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Maven

Git

Splunk

Bamboo

Swagger

Job description

Role: Java API Technical Lead Banking

• Lead end-to-end technical delivery of API development and integration projects within the banking domain.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java 8+, Spring Framework 5.x, Spring Boot 2.x.
• Expertise in REST APIs, API frameworks, system integration and scalable architecture.
• Experience with JUnit 5, Mockito, TDD, debugging and clean coding practices.
• Proficiency in Postman, JSON, logging frameworks and API testing.
• Experience in Infrastructure/DevOps design and deployment practices.
• Ability to gather requirements and prepare FSDs, interface documents and API specifications.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, development teams and Agile delivery teams.
• Good to have: Maven, Git, Splunk, Bamboo, Swagger, design patterns and security best practices.

• Lead end-to-end technical delivery of API development and integration projects within the banking domain.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java 8+, Spring Framework 5.x, Spring Boot 2.x.
• Expertise in REST APIs, API frameworks, system integration and scalable architecture.
• Experience with JUnit 5, Mockito, TDD, debugging and clean coding practices.
• Proficiency in Postman, JSON, logging frameworks and API testing.
• Experience in Infrastructure/DevOps design and deployment practices.
• Ability to gather requirements and prepare FSDs, interface documents and API specifications.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, development teams and Agile delivery teams.
• Good to have: Maven, Git, Splunk, Bamboo, Swagger, design patterns and security best practices.

We specialize in Digital, ERP, and larger IT Services. We offer flexible, efficient and collaborative solutions to any organization that requires IT, experts. Our agile, agnostic, and flexible solutions will help you source the IT Expertise you need.

Zone IT Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and our recruitment process focuses on essential skills and abilities.

We encourage applications from a diverse array of backgrounds, including individuals of various ethnicities, cultures, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as those with disabilities.