Lead Engineer - Java MicroServices

0101 The Huntington National Bank; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Huntington National Bank is seeking an IS Technical Specialist to provide expert technical and consultative support on complex issues. The role emphasizes Java backend/API development, Spring Boot, and cloud architectures.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end API design, enforcing coding standards, mentoring developers, and overseeing CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments while ensuring security, scalability, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java backend/API development.
• Experience with Spring technologies and RESTful API design.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Java APIs on cloud platforms using Spring Boot.
• Define and enforce coding standards, code reviews, and best practices for API development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Mentor and guide developers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee CI/CD pipeline implementation, automated testing, and cloud deployments.
• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide hands-on support as needed.

Skills

Java backend/API development

Spring Boot

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD & DevOps practices

RESTful API design

Mentoring junior developers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Description Summary:

The IS Technical Specialist provides technical and consultative support on the most complex technical matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Java APIs on cloud platforms using Spring Boot.
• Define and enforce coding standards, code reviews, and best practices for API development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Mentor and guide developers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee CI/CD pipeline implementation, automated testing, and cloud deployments.
• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide hands‑on support as needed.
• Monitor system health, optimize resource usage, and manage cloud costs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to architecture and processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Java backend/API development

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Designing and Developing Restful APIs and SOA applications using Java and Spring Technologies.
• 3+ years of experiencing in mentoring and guiding junior developers and testers as Lead Developer.
• 3+ years of experience and certifications in Cloud technology (Azure, Google or AWS) Proven experience leading technical teams or projects
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and best practices
• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud‑native development and deployment in leading cloud technologies. (AWS, GCP or Azure)
• Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
• Experience with Agile methodologies

Exempt Status: Yes (not eligible for overtime pay).

Workplace Type: Office.

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Welcome to Huntington! At Huntington, we look out for people. From reinventing banking with game-changing innovations to building an internal culture that creates lifelong bonds, together, we can make people’s lives better. And amazing things happen when we look out for each other. We prove it every day. Whether it's helping a colleague or collaborating on a new tool that will revolutionize the way we save money, our actions can have a huge impact. Our colleagues look out for people with a Can-Do Attitude, Service Heart and Forward Thinking. Those are our values-simple but powerful. Each of them pushes us do the right thing, to do right by people. Because people are what matter. If that sounds like you, we hope you'll apply to join our team. If you'd like to learn more about how Huntington looks out for people, visit https://www.huntington.com/lookingout

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