Java Lead with Payment domain exp in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Tech Mirrors; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors is seeking a Java Lead in Berkeley Heights, NJ, to oversee the software development lifecycle. The role includes designing application architecture, writing high-quality code, and mentoring junior developers.

The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in Core Java and experience with Spring and Microservices. This position is full-time onsite and offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Core Java, Java EE, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Extensive hands-on experience with the Spring ecosystem and Hibernate.
• Strong understanding of Microservices architecture and RESTful API design.

Responsibilities

• Guide the architectural design of robust, scalable backend systems.
• Enforce coding standards and conduct thorough peer code reviews.
• Provide technical unblocking, coaching, and guidance to junior developers.
• Work with product managers, QA teams, and DevOps to ship features.
• Help troubleshoot critical application issues and optimize performance.

Skills

Core Java

Java EE

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Hibernate

Microservices architecture

RESTful API design

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Git

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Title: Java Lead with Payment domain exp

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (Onsite)

Contract

A Java Lead oversees the software development lifecycle, bridging the gap between high‑level business goals and technical execution. They design application architecture, write high‑quality code, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers while ensuring project deliverables are met on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide the architectural design of robust, scalable backend systems.
• Enforce coding standards and best practices and conduct thorough peer code reviews.
• Provide technical unblocking, coaching, and career guidance to junior developers.
• Work with product managers, QA teams, and DevOps to ship features.
• Help troubleshoot critical application issues and optimize system performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Core Java, Java EE, and Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Extensive hands‑on experience with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) and Hibernate.
• Strong understanding of Microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Familiarity with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).