Java Team Lead - Identity & Payments Systems

Workana; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Workana seeks a seasoned Java Team Lead responsible for driving the development of enterprise-grade solutions in Identity Management and Payment Systems. The role involves mentoring a skilled team, ensuring the delivery of secure applications, and promoting best practices in an agile environment. Offering remote work and a competitive salary, this position is ideal for candidates eager to contribute to impactful projects and grow their careers in technology.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java development experience, including backend systems.
• 3+ years of leading teams and project oversight experience.
• Experience in Identity Management and Payment Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Java developers on projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements.
• Drive delivery of secure and scalable backend services.

Skills

Java development

Team leadership

API integration

Agile methodologies

Secure coding practices

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a highly experienced Java Team Lead for one of our clients to drive the development of enterprise-grade solutions across two strategic domains: Identity Management and Payment Systems. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, guiding development efforts and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers across projects in Identity and Payment domains.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to define requirements and project scope.
• Ensure timely delivery of robust, secure, and scalable backend services and integrations.
• Promote engineering best practices, code quality, and agile methodologies.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure maintainability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and security standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, SAML, OAuth2).
• Drive optimization and performance tuning of existing systems.
• Support career development and technical growth of team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development, including backend systems and API integration.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams and overseeing project delivery.
• Proven experience in Identity Management (SSO, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP, IAM) and/or Payment Systems (payment gateways, transaction processing, PCI-DSS compliance).
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and authentication/authorization protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of industry regulations such as PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Background in microservices architecture, RESTful API development, and DevOps/CI-CD pipelines.

Position Details

• Contract Type: Contractor (Direct relationship with the client)
• Work Mode: Remote
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Salary Range: USD 5,000 - 6,000 per month

Selection Process

• Video Presentation (in English) with Workana
• Phone Screening with Workana
• Coaching Call with Workana
• Interview with the Client's CEO (in English)
• Coaching Session with Client
• Client Interview (x2 - in English)

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Java professional who enjoys leading teams and working on high-impact solutions.