Java Technical Lead

NationsBenefits, LLC; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NationsBenefits is seeking a Technical Lead (Platform) in Plantation, FL to lead a high-performing engineering team building scalable fintech applications. You will own the technical roadmap, mentor engineers, and drive DevOps practices across microservices deployed on cloud platforms.

You will guide architecture, ensure security and compliance, and translate business needs into robust technical solutions while delivering high-throughput, low-latency systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering fintech platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Java tech stack and microservices.
• Proven ability to design scalable architectures and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers.
• Recruit, onboard, and train engineering talent to best practices.
• Conduct performance reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Foster an Agile and DevOps culture with ownership and collaboration.
• Define and execute the technical strategy and architecture for scalable fintech applications.
• Ensure SDLC adheres to industry standards and compliance guidelines.
• Lead design, development, and deployment of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.
• Architect, build, and maintain microservices-based systems on cloud platforms; use Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with Product and Business teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Improve performance, reliability, and security through monitoring and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and data security standards.
• Design and manage SQL/NoSQL databases and real-time data processing (e.g., Kafka/Hadoop).

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

DevOps

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

Kafka

Security

Tools

Azure/AWS/GCP

Job description

NationsBenefits is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America and a Healthcare Fintech provider of supplemental benefits, flex cards, and member engagement solutions. We partner with managed care organizations to provide innovative healthcare solutions that drive growth, improve outcomes, reduce costs, and bring value to their members.

Through our comprehensive suite of innovative supplemental benefits, fintech payment platforms, and member engagement solutions, we help health plans deliver high-quality benefits to their members that address the social determinants of health and improve member health outcomes and satisfaction.

Our compliance-focused infrastructure, proprietary technology systems, and premier service delivery model allow our health plan partners to deliver high-quality, value-based care to millions of members.

We offer a fulfilling work environment that attracts top talent and encourages all associates to contribute to delivering premier service to internal and external customers alike. Our goal is to transform the healthcare industry for the better! We provide career advancement opportunities from within the organization across multiple locations in the US, South America, and India.

Job Title: Technical Lead (Platform)

Department: Engineering - FinTech

Location: Plantation, FL, USA

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

1. Application Development:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Recruit, onboard, and train top engineering talent, ensuring team members adhere to best development practices.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, one-on-ones, and knowledge-sharing sessions to drive continuous team improvement.
• Encourage an Agile and DevOps culture, promoting ownership, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

2. Technical Leadership:

• Define and execute the technical strategy and architecture for a scalable secure, and high-performance FinTech application.
• Ensure that the software development lifecycle (SDLC) adheres to industry best practices, coding standards, and compliance guidelines.
• Guide engineers in software design, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating innovative solutions where applicable.

3. Application Development:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.
• Ensure the delivery of fault-tolerant, scalable, and low-latency systems that can handle high transaction volumes.
• Collaborate with business teams to translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security through proactive monitoring and fine-tuning.

4. Microservices & Cloud Deployment:

• Architect, build, and maintain microservices-based systems on cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Ensure efficient containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Leverage cloud-based tools for monitoring, logging, and scaling production workloads.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with Product Managers, Program Managers, and Business Leaders to align technical roadmaps with company goals.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, product, and non-technical teams.
• Translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions.

6. Continuous Improvement:

• Establish a culture of continuous learning and process enhancement within the engineering team.
• Promote automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline
• deployments.
• Encourage the adoption of new frameworks, tools, and best practices to improve team efficiency and product quality

7. Compliance & Security:

• Ensure that applications comply with financial regulations, data security, and privacy standards (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.).
• Proactively manage technical risks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.
• Implement robust authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms for secure data transactions.

8. High-Volume Data Processing:

• Design and manage SQL/NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance for large-scale data processing.
• Optimize database queries for fast, efficient, and reliable financial transactions.
• Integrate real-time data processing solutions, such as Kafka or Hadoop, to handle high-throughput workloads.

Requirements: