Java Technical Delivery Lead

Apex Systems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K with company match

HSA (Health Savings Account)

EAP with counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Charlotte, NC seeks a Technical Delivery Lead to guide Java applications delivery, partnering with engineering leadership to prioritize requests and drive execution across multiple Java-based projects.

The role requires understanding architecture, reviewing code, and participating in technical discussions, with hands-on coding not the primary focus. Hybrid onsite/remote work and strong delivery leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering, technical leadership, or application delivery experience.
• Strong background in Java application development.
• Experience with Spring Boot and enterprise application development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and prioritize incoming project requests and enhancements with engineering leadership.
• Assess technical requirements and determine solution approaches for new initiatives.
• Collaborate with developers, stakeholders, and product teams to define scope, timelines and execution strategies.
• Drive delivery across multiple initiatives, manage dependencies, risks and priorities.
• Facilitate technical discussions and provide guidance throughout the SDLC.

Skills

Java development

Technical leadership

Agile development

REST APIs

Code review

Tools

Spring Boot

Azure

CI/CD Pipelines

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Angular

Job description

Job Description:

Technical Delivery Lead - Java Applications

Job#: 3043184

Location: Charlotte, NC - (3 days onsite, 2 Remote)

Our client's organization serves as an internal technology shared services team supporting multiple business units across the bank. The team manages a large portfolio of initiatives including new application development, modernization efforts, automation projects, platform enhancements, and internal technology consulting.

We are seeking a Technical Delivery Lead to serve as a key partner to engineering leadership, helping evaluate incoming work requests, prioritize initiatives, drive execution, and support technical decision-making across a portfolio of Java-based applications.

This role is ideal for a former Java developer or technical lead who enjoys working closely with engineers, solving technical challenges, managing competing priorities, and ensuring successful delivery of complex projects. While hands‑on coding is not the primary focus, the ability to understand architecture, review code, and participate in technical discussions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering leadership to evaluate and prioritize incoming project requests and enhancement opportunities.
• Assess technical requirements and help determine the appropriate solution approach for new initiatives.
• Collaborate with developers, stakeholders, and product teams to define project scope, timelines, and execution strategies.
• Drive delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives while managing dependencies, risks, and competing priorities.
• Facilitate technical discussions and provide guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Identify and remove blockers impacting engineering teams and project delivery.
• Work closely with development teams to support API integrations, application enhancements, and modernization initiatives.
• Participate in roadmap planning and capacity discussions for the Java engineering team.
• Review technical solutions and help ensure alignment with engineering best practices.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, and priorities to stakeholders.
• Support CI/CD and deployment processes in partnership with development and DevOps teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to engineering processes, delivery practices, and team effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering, technical leadership, or application delivery experience.
• Strong background in Java application development.
• Experience with Spring Boot and enterprise application development.
• Hands‑on experience working with REST APIs and system integrations.
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Experience leading technical projects or serving as a technical lead on cross‑functional initiatives.
• Ability to read, review, and discuss code with development teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholder requests simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Angular experience.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience supporting application modernization initiatives.
• Understanding of cloud‑based technologies and Azure services.
• Familiarity with event‑driven architectures and distributed systems.
• Financial services or banking industry experience.
• Previous experience serving as a Senior Developer, Lead Developer, Technical Lead, or Engineering Lead.

Technical Environment

• Java
• Spring Boot
• SQL
• REST APIs
• Angular
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Azure
• Distributed and Event‑Driven Systems

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address).