Senior API & Integration Lead - Spring Boot Expert

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut seeks a senior Java lead to design and implement RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, aligning with OpenAPI standards and versioning. You will guide architecture for microservices, integrate with Azure messaging and event services, and drive secure coding practices.

The role includes mentoring a small team, hands-on development, and collaboration with DevOps to deploy containerized apps via Docker and Kubernetes, with Auth0 for identity management and a modern CI/CD mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in Java development, with strong proficiency in Spring Boot.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI/Swagger, and API versioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of RESTful APIs using Java Spring Boot, ensuring adherence to REST principles, OpenAPI standards, and versioning strategies.
• Architect and implement integration solutions using Azure Service Bus, Kafka, Event Hub, and MQ technologies.
• Apply and enforce secure coding practices, including input validation, authentication/authorization, encryption, and secure error handling.
• Guide the team in evaluating and implementing delivery models such as shared libraries, microservices, and discrete deployables.
• Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for infrastructure provisioning and automation in Microsoft Azure.
• Lead and mentor a small team of developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
• Stay hands‑on with development, code reviews, and troubleshooting while supporting team members in their technical and professional growth.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud Engineering teams to deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement authentication and authorization flows using Auth0 and other identity providers.
• Promote agile development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Leadership

REST API design

OpenAPI/Swagger

Azure cloud

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Auth0 / IAM

CI/CD

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure Service Bus

Kafka

Event Hub

MQ

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Auth0

Job description

Jobtailor in Connecticut seeks a senior Java lead to design and implement RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, aligning with OpenAPI standards and versioning. You will guide architecture for microservices, integrate with Azure messaging and event services, and drive secure coding practices.

The role includes mentoring a small team, hands-on development, and collaboration with DevOps to deploy containerized apps via Docker and Kubernetes, with Auth0 for identity management and a modern CI/CD mindset.