Java Lead Developer (Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices & Technical Leadership) | Digitronix AI | Alpharetta, GA

Digitronix AI; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Digitronix AI is seeking an experienced Java Lead Developer in Alpharetta, GA for a premier contract engagement. You will own end-to-end design, Spring Boot microservices, code governance, and Agile delivery with 8+ years of Java experience. Local presence and a face-to-face interview are required.

You will mentor developers, lead architecture discussions, and drive high-performance backend systems using Core Java, Spring, Hibernate, and REST/SOAP services in a demanding enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 08+ years of progressive enterprise Java software development experience.
• Strong Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate/ORM proficiency.
• Experience building REST/SOAP services and microservices in high-throughput environments.
• Local presence in Alpharetta, GA with on-site interview availability.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications.
• Build scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Hibernate ORM.
• Design secure REST/SOAP services and data APIs.
• Lead code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in Agile sprints.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance.
• Maintain technical docs, API specs, and release runbooks.

Skills

Core Java

Advanced Java

J2EE

Multithreading

Collections

OOP design

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Hibernate/ORM

REST/SOAP web services

Microservices

Relational databases

Agile delivery

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/SE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Maven/Gradle

Jira

Confluence

GitHub Enterprise

AWS

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced enterprise Java software engineering, microservices architecture, and technical leadership in Alpharetta, GA, Digitronix AI is actively seeking an experienced Java Lead Developer for a premier contract professional engagement offering up to $55/hr on C2C or $48/hr on W2 for local candidates available for a face-to-face (F2F) interview. In this vital technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of end-to-end application design, Spring Boot microservices construction, code review governance, and agile delivery. Bringing 08+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise Java software development and technical mentoring, you will empower an elite technology enterprise to achieve uncompromised application performance, secure transactional throughput, and superior enterprise architecture. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive hourly remuneration, high-visibility enterprise exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technical recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Java Lead Developer supporting Digitronix AI on an onsite professional basis in Alpharetta, GA (requiring local presence and availability for an in-person F2F interview), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of full-lifecycle application design, scalable backend development, code review enforcement, and cross-functional team collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance enterprise applications utilizing Core Java, Advanced Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/ORM, building secure REST and SOAP web services as well as distributed microservices architectures, managing relational database interactions across SQL, Oracle, and RDBMS platforms, mentoring junior and mid-level developers, establishing rigorous coding best practices, troubleshooting complex production issues, optimizing overall application performance, and communicating directly with technical recruiters like Bhuvan Sai. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your updated resume, current location, availability, and expected C2C rate via direct email to Bhuvan Sai at [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, develop, test, and maintain robust enterprise-grade applications utilizing Core Java, Advanced Java, and J2EE frameworks.
• Build scalable, high-performance microservices architectures and distributed backend services leveraging Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate ORM.
• Design and consume secure RESTful and SOAP web services, JSON APIs, and enterprise integration endpoints.
• Manage complex relational database queries, schema designs, and data persistence layers across SQL, Oracle, and enterprise RDBMS platforms.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct rigorous code reviews, and establish software engineering best practices within agile delivery teams.
• Mentor developer talent, foster engineering excellence, and collaborate proactively with cross-functional product squads during sprint cycles.
• Perform comprehensive root-cause analysis, troubleshoot complex production anomalies, and optimize application throughput and latency.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, API specifications, system architecture blueprints, and release runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 08+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in enterprise software development and Java engineering.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Core Java, Advanced Java, J2EE, multithreading, collections, and object-oriented design.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/ORM data persistence.
• Deep practical experience building REST/SOAP web services and microservices architecture in high-throughput environments.
• Solid practical grasp of relational databases (SQL, Oracle, RDBMS), technical leadership, code reviews, and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, technical mentoring capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory local presence in Alpharetta, GA (or surrounding areas), legal work authorization, and availability for an onsite F2F interview.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Hands-on practical familiarity with cloud computing platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Professional experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD deployment pipelines, automated build tools (Maven/Gradle), and event-driven messaging brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, GitHub Enterprise).
• Active participation in Java user groups, open-source software contributions, or backend engineering communities.

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Java Lead Developer position through Digitronix AI, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Spring Boot microservices tenure, technical leadership and code review experience, and your immediate availability for an onsite F2F interview in Alpharetta.