App Dev - Java - Lead

Signature Consultants; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian seeks a highly skilled Application Developer specializing in Java to join our client's team in a leadership capacity, driving development initiatives and overseeing technical solutions across cross-functional teams.

You will lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications, mentor development teams, review code, and stay current with industry trends to deliver scalable, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Java application development with leadership in complex projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, best practices, and version control.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring of development teams.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Mentor and guide development teams, promoting coding, testing, and deployment best practices.
• Review code and technical documentation to maintain standards and optimize performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in Java development and related technologies.
• Support project planning, prioritization, and delivery to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Java development

Leadership

SDLC

Mentoring

Code review

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Developer specializing in Java to join our client's team in a leadership capacity. This role is designed for a strategic and innovative professional who can drive development initiatives, oversee technical solutions, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will play a key part in advancing our client's technology solutions and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Mentor and guide development teams, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Review code and technical documentation to maintain standards and optimize performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in Java development and related technologies.
• Support project planning, prioritization, and delivery to meet organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Java application development, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, best practices, and version control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience mentoring development teams.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern development frameworks and tools related to Java.
• Knowledge of internal enterprise systems and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Prior experience in a senior or leadership role within a technology development environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and project requirements.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.