Lead Java Developer

Connexions; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT consulting firm in Strongsville is seeking a Senior Java / Microservices Developer to design and maintain applications using modern Java and cloud-native technologies. Candidates should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and Reactive Programming. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the full software development lifecycle. The position also requires a strong understanding of software best practices, particularly in CI/CD concepts. Competitive salary range is $70,000 - $100,000.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java development and object-oriented programming.
• Proven expertise with Spring Framework and Java Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Struts in enterprise-level applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Java-based applications using Spring and Spring Boot.
• Develop microservices architectures aligned with cloud-native design principles.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Reactive Programming

API-driven design

Event-driven systems

Git/GitHub

CI/CD concepts

Tools

Spring Framework

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Manager – Account & Resource Management | IT Staffing & Sales | Helping Clients Scale with Strategic Talent Solutions at Archima Solutions

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java / Microservices Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using modern Java and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and Reactive Programming, with hands‑on experience building API‑driven and event‑based systems. This role requires a senior‑level engineer who can contribute across the full software development lifecycle while adhering to best practices in code quality, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Java‑based applications using Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Build and maintain microservices‑based architectures aligned with cloud‑native design principles, including scalability, fault tolerance, and resilience.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with event‑driven systems such as messaging and streaming platforms.
• Implement Spring Reactive Programming (WebFlux, reactive streams) to support non‑blocking, high‑throughput applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architects, DevOps, QA, and product stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure adherence to best practices in design patterns and microservices governance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application performance and production issues.
• Contribute to system design discussions, technical documentation, and architectural decision‑making.
• Work with version control systems (Git/GitHub) to manage code repositories and collaborate in an agile development environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience in Java development with a solid understanding of object‑oriented programming principles.
• Proven expertise with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Java Microservices architecture.
• Experience using Struts in enterprise‑level applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Spring Reactive Programming, including reactive streams and non‑blocking APIs.
• Experience designing and integrating API-driven and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub for source control and collaborative development.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including CI/CD concepts, code quality, and testing strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in cloud-native environments and deploying microservices on cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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