Hybrid Contract Role: Java API Lead at Charlotte, NC

Tech Mirrors; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors is seeking a Java API Lead in Charlotte, NC. You will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise Java applications while coordinating with offshore teams and ensuring high-quality delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in Java development, strong expertise in modern frameworks like Spring Boot, and excellent leadership skills. This role requires local candidates with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Java development with proven leadership experience.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development using Java and modern frameworks.
• Act as the primary liaison between client stakeholders and offshore teams.
• Drive solution design and architecture decisions.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor development teams.

Skills

Java (8+)

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices architecture

Databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL)

JPA/Hibernate

AWS/Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Java API Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC (3 days onsite)

Duration: 6-12 months

NEED LOCAL ONLY

TheOnshore Java Leadis responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise Java applications while serving as the primary technical interface for client stakeholders. The role involves coordinating with offshore teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, and translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development using Java and modern frameworks (Spring Boot, Microservices)
• Act as the primary liaison between client stakeholders and offshore teams
• Drive solution design, architecture decisions, and technical roadmap
• Ensure timely delivery, quality assurance, and risk management
• Conduct code reviews and mentor development teams
• Support estimation, planning, and release management activities

Technical Skills Required

• Strong expertise in Java (8+), Spring Boot, REST APIs
• Experience with Microservices architecture
• Knowledge of Databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL) and JPA/Hibernate
• Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and API integrations

Other Requirements

• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Experience & Qualification

• 8+ years in Java development with proven leadership experience
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field