Java / J2EE & Microservices Developer / Lead - Remote

NTT DATA, Inc.; Burnaby; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology services provider is seeking a Java / J2EE & Microservices Developer / Lead to oversee enterprise-level applications. In this role, you will lead a team, ensure high-quality deliverables, and implement best practices in DevOps. Candidates should have at least 12 years of IT experience, with significant experience in microservices and containerization. Remote work is an option depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of IT experience and 2 years as Java technical lead.
• Proven experience in Java full stack technologies.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, REST APIs.
• Extensive DevOps experience including CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers in designing microservices.
• Implement DevOps best practices and streamline deployment processes.
• Ensure application performance, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements.

Skills

Java full stack technologies

Microservices architecture

REST APIs

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Angular

OpenShift platform

SQL skills

CI / CD pipelines

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Java / J2EE & Microservices Developer / Lead - Remote

Date: Sep 8, 2025

Location: Burnaby, BC, CA

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Java / J2EE and Microservices Tech Lead to lead the development and support activities of enterprise-level applications. The candidate will lead a team of developers, ensure high-quality deliverables, and implement DevOps practices to streamline deployment and operational processes. The role involves technical leadership, hands-on involvement in designing and developing scalable, resilient microservices architectures, ability to interact with clients to understand requirements, present solutions, and guide delivery.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Java / J2EE developers in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based applications.
• Provide technical guidance on architecture, best practices, coding standards, and code reviews.
• Architect microservices and define APIs for seamless integration.
• Ensure proper data management, fault tolerance, and scalability in microservices design.
• Implement CI / CD pipelines and automate deployment processes.
• Implement DevOps best practices including version control, automated builds, automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment.
• Manage and monitor application performance, availability, and security.
• Use tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Application Development: Design and develop scalable, efficient, and secure microservices using Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Guide the team for and review work packet estimation.
• Application Support and Maintenance: Lead the application support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution to ensure high system reliability and availability.
• Maintain and improve existing legacy applications and participate in refactoring efforts.
• Establish and oversee monitoring solutions for batch job executions and application health, performance.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve issues related to batch processing and application performance.
• Implement alerting and reporting mechanisms to ensure timely responses to failures or performance degradation.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing system metrics, incident reports, and user feedback.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, performance optimization, and quality enhancements.
• Lead or contribute to technical workshops, training sessions, and updated documentation to foster ongoing skill development.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Interact with clients to understand requirements, present solutions, collaborate between client stakeholders and the team to resolve queries and issues, and guide the delivery.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders about project progress, technical challenges, and risk mitigation.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Quality and Compliance: Enforce code quality and security standards through automated testing and code reviews.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of IT experience and 2 years as Java technical lead
• Proven experience in Java full stack technologies.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Angular Experience
• Hands-on experience with OpenShift platform.
• Solid SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
• Extensive DevOps experience including CI / CD pipelines, automation, monitoring tools.
• Experience in application and batch jobs monitoring practices.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

Notice

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.