Java Technical lead

Ascendion

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 140,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Job summary

Ascendion in Chicago seeks a Java Technical Lead to drive technical excellence across enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.

You will shape architecture, mentor developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable software aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

10+ years in Java and enterprise app development with leadership
Proven Java Tech Lead or equivalent, architectural guidance
Strong Java 8/11/17, Spring Framework and Spring Boot
Experience with RESTful APIs, ORM, and SQL databases
Distributed systems, design patterns, scalability, and architecture
Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git, Maven/Gradle
Ability to guide teams and communicate with stakeholders

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership to Java development teams
Lead design and architecture discussions for enterprise apps
Define solution architecture, patterns, and standards
Guide developers on scalable, maintainable Java solutions
Review designs, code, and implementation for quality
Make architecture decisions for scalability and reliability
Mentor teammates on best practices and engineering standards
Collaborate with architects, product managers, QA, DevOps
Translate business requirements into technical solutions
Lead troubleshooting of complex production issues
Drive CI/CD adoption, containerization, and cloud-native practices
Participate in architecture reviews and strategic initiatives

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Distributed systems

SQL

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Maven/Gradle

Architecture guidance

Design Patterns

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Tools

Hibernate/JPA

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Maven/Gradle

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

About Ascendion

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role

Job Title:Java Technical Lead
Location:Chicago, IL, 60601

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and direction to Java development teams.
Lead technical design and architecture discussions for complex enterprise applications.
Define solution architecture, technical approaches, design patterns, and engineering standards.
Guide developers in implementing scalable and maintainable solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
Review technical designs, code, and implementation approaches to ensure quality and adherence to enterprise standards.
Make key technical decisions related to application architecture, scalability, performance, integration, and reliability.
Mentor and guide developers on technical challenges, best practices, and engineering standards.
Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product Managers, Business Analysts, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production and application issues.
Identify performance, scalability, and reliability improvements across applications.
Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, CI/CD, containerization, and cloud-native technologies.
Participate in architecture reviews, technical planning, and enterprise-level technology initiatives.

Mandatory Qualifications

10+ years of overall professional experience with Java and enterprise application development.
Proven experience as a Java Tech Lead, Technical Lead, Lead Engineer, or similar technical leadership role.
Strong experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance to development teams.
Strong expertise in Java 8/11/17 and Core Java.
Expert-level experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
Strong knowledge of System Design, Design Patterns, Data Structures, distributed systems, scalability, and application architecture.
Strong experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
Experience with Hibernate/JPA and ORM frameworks.
Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other enterprise messaging technologies.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong experience with Git and Maven/Gradle.
Proven ability to lead technical discussions and make architecture and design decisions.
Strong problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with cloud-native application architecture and DevOps practices.
Experience working on large-scale enterprise or financial services applications.
Experience leading modernization, migration, or Microservices transformation initiatives.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual [salary]for this position is between [$130,000 - 140,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits