Java Tech Lead

TechDigital Group; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Lead Developer with over 10 years of experience in Java-based development. You will lead a development team, design solutions for complex business problems, and ensure high-quality deliverables throughout the product lifecycle. Familiarity with cloud technologies like AWS or GCP is essential, along with strong skills in microservices and REST API development. This role offers an opportunity to impact strategic eCommerce projects and lead a passionate team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Lead in modern Java-based development.
• Experience in cloud-based projects using AWS or GCP.
• VTEX certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers and own the full product lifecycle.
• Design solutions to complex business problems.
• Develop REST APIs ensuring high performance and responsiveness.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

AWS or GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Microservices

Observability tools

Agile development

eCommerce projects

Tools

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Technical Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience as a Lead in modern Java-based development
• Hands-on experience with Java 8+ and Spring Boot, including Spring 5 and WebFlux for reactive programming
• Experience with non-relational databases such as MongoDB
• Proven experience in cloud-based projects using AWS or GCP
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Git, Jenkins, Bamboo, VSTS
• Strong experience in developing microservices and RESTful web services
• Understanding of microservice design patterns and inter-service communication
• Experience with distributed messaging systems like Kafka, Avro, Schema Registry, AWS SQS, SNS
• Hands-on experience with observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, New Relic, and CloudWatch
• Experience with Git, JIRA, and Confluence for version control and collaboration
• Familiarity with UML artifacts including class, activity, and sequence diagrams
• VTEX certification is highly recommended.

Key Skills

• Ability to design, lead, and implement test strategies for complex applications
• Demonstrated ownership from concept to production deployment
• Skilled in integration approaches and strategies
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodology
• Experience in eCommerce projects; working knowledge of CommerceTools is desirable
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to identify project risks and plan mitigation strategies
• Strong adherence to timelines and proactive decision-making

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers and own the full product lifecycle
• Design solutions to complex business problems and implement server-side logic
• Conduct code reviews, provide mentorship, and contribute individually
• Develop REST APIs ensuring high performance and responsiveness
• Write reusable, testable, optimized, and efficient code
• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and scalable applications
• Build applications with performance and scalability in mind
• Create design documents and contribute to architectural decisions
• Deliver project modules on time and with high quality
• Provide detailed periodic status and health reports of the project
• Collaborate with PMs to identify risks and plan mitigation actions