Lead Java Developer

Glint Tech Solutions; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Glint Tech Solutions seeks a Lead Java Developer to architect and deliver scalable microservices in a cloud-native environment. Hybrid role with three days onsite in St. Louis, MO; local candidates preferred. Final interview onsite.

You will guide engineering teams, promote best practices, and drive modernization across monoliths and legacy systems while championing CI/CD and observability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional Java development experience, including enterprise-scale microservices.
• 5+ years in cloud platforms (AWS) including architecture and deployment.
• Proven experience with Spring Boot, GraphQL, and Node.js.
• Strong background in event-driven architectures and messaging (Kafka, Camel).
• Experience with modernization projects and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead development of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams on best practices in software design and DevOps.
• Lead cloud-native design and deployment using AWS, Kubernetes, Docker.
• Design event-driven systems using Kafka and Camel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals.
• Drive modernization including monolith-to-microservices transformations.
• Champion CI/CD, automated testing, and observability practices.
• Lead initiatives in identity, billing, and customer self-service platforms.
• Ensure secure coding, performance, and production readiness.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Microservices architecture

Kubernetes

Docker

Event-driven systems

CI/CD tooling

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

GraphQL

Node.js

Kafka

Camel

Docker

Kubernetes

Istio

Zuul / NGINX

GitLab / Jenkins

DataDog / Sumo Logic

Job description

Title: Lead Java Developer
Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in St. Louis, MO (local candidates only)

Note: Final interview will be conducted onsite

Company Overview
Glint Tech Solutions is a women-owned, global IT staffing and recruiting firm serving enterprise clients across the USA and Canada.

Project Description
Our client, a leading enterprise client in the telecommunications technology sector, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead Java Developer to architect, lead, and deliver scalable microservice-based solutions in a cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead development of robust Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks
• Guide and mentor engineering teams, fostering best practices in software design, testing, and DevOps
• Lead cloud-native solution design and deployment using AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Design and implement event-driven systems using Apache Kafka and Apache Camel
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals and customer needs
• Drive modernization efforts, including monolith-to-microservices transformations and legacy system integrations
• Champion CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability practices
• Lead initiatives in identity management, billing systems, and customer self-service platforms
• Ensure secure coding practices, performance optimization, and production readiness
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and promote knowledge sharing across teams

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of professional experience in Java development, including enterprise-scale microservices
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including architecture and deployment
• Proven experience with Spring Boot, GraphQL, and Node.js
• Strong background in event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, Camel)
• Experience leading application modernization and digital transformation projects
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with service meshes (Istio), API gateways (Zuul, NGINX), and OAuth2/SAML
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins), observability tools (DataDog, SumoLogic), and distributed tracing
• Strong understanding of telecommunications systems, including identity, billing, and device management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Telecommunications industry experience, including customer identity, billing systems, and network equipment management
• Full-stack development experience with React or Angular
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and SAFe frameworks
• Cloud-native tool development and internal platform engineering