Lead Java Developer

Strategio Inc.; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Culture of innovation

Job summary

A financial services technology firm in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Lead Java Developer to architect and deliver cloud-native solutions for a major client. This hands-on leadership role involves designing scalable APIs, mentoring other engineers, and advocating for best practices in software development. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Java, cloud services, and microservices architecture, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven success leading software teams to deliver impactful solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Strong experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver cloud-native solutions.
• Lead design and implementation of scalable APIs.
• Champion engineering best practices.

Skills

Object-oriented design

Microservices architecture

Java

C#

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Cloud-native services

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

DevOps tooling

Agile development

Testing best practices

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

Lead Java Developer

Location : Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite/week)

Practice Area : Financial Services

The Opportunity

Strategio’s Financial Services Practice is growing, and we’re looking for a Lead Java Developer to help build the future of enterprise financial platforms.

In this hybrid role based in Newark, NJ, you’ll join a high-impact team delivering platform solutions for a Fortune 500 financial institution. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives in solving complex backend challenges with modern cloud‑native technologies.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Java Developer to join a high‑impact product team. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys building modern API platforms, mentoring other engineers, and shaping strategic architecture decisions that scale across complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver elegant, cloud‑native solutions to solve complex backend and platform problems.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable APIs using Java and/or C#, Spring Boot or .NET Core, and cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Champion engineering best practices, including Agile delivery, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Partner closely with product owners, scrum masters, and peer tech leads to deliver cohesive platform experiences.
• Advocate for technical excellence across the SDLC, from planning and architecture to testing and deployment.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers, promoting growth, knowledge sharing, and a high‑performing culture.
• Contribute to platform roadmaps, driving innovation with ideas, experimentation, and user‑centric design.

Required Skills

• Proven success leading software teams to deliver impactful solutions in fast‑paced environments.
• Deep expertise in object‑oriented design and microservices architecture.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Java and/or C#, Spring Boot / .NET Core, RESTful APIs, and cloud‑native services.
• Strong experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling, Agile development, and testing best practices.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills—you know how to make tech talk business and vice versa.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and finding clarity through experimentation and systems thinking.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience with graph databases or knowledge graph architectures.
• Exposure to agentic design patterns (e.g., LangChain, RAG, or orchestration layers).
• Prior background in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $125,000 to $220,000 per year

Health & Wellness: Robust Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.

Retirement: 401(k) plan to help you secure your financial future.

At Strategio, we invest in our people. In addition to competitive compensation and a high‑growth environment, we offer a benefits package including robust healthcare, retirement savings, and a culture of innovation.

EEO Statement

At Strategio, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We work hard to create a culture of kindness, honesty, and respect, and we are dedicated to creating higher‑performing organizations by addressing the lack of diversity in the workforce. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

We obtain the required federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record‑keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements to help us comply with the law.