Java Backend Lead — Scalable Microservices & Real-Time Data

Accenture; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Delivery Lead to oversee end-to-end delivery and ensure contractual, operational, and financial commitments are met. You will guide teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive improvement across delivery metrics.

The role requires onsite presence with the client three days per week in Pennington, NJ, and includes a mandate for five days away per quarter as requested by the client. Strong leadership and technical delivery experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Java development.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Databricks SQL.
• Associates Degree or greater.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery or a defined component of a contract to meet commitments.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Scala.
• Build scalable and resilient microservices architectures.
• Develop RESTful APIs and event driven applications.
• Implement real time data processing using Kafka and Spark.
• Drive delivery process improvements and optimize resource allocation.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Lead risk management and identify mitigation strategies.

Skills

Java development

Databricks SQL

Python

Data Modeling

SQL

Education

Associates Degree or greater

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Delivery Lead to oversee end-to-end delivery and ensure contractual, operational, and financial commitments are met. You will guide teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive improvement across delivery metrics.

The role requires onsite presence with the client three days per week in Pennington, NJ, and includes a mandate for five days away per quarter as requested by the client. Strong leadership and technical delivery experience are essential.