Senior Java API Lead (Hybrid/Remote) - Cloud & APIs

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. is seeking a Senior Java API Lead to provide technical leadership on complex API and backend systems in Columbus, OH. You will analyze, design, and develop Java-based services, mentor developers, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable microservices.

You will own API design, RESTful services, and event-driven architectures, driving best practices, code reviews, and production support while aligning with Huntington's strategic IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Java development with Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Strong SQL skills with complex queries and database troubleshooting.
• Experience building API-enabled and event-driven architectures, including third-party integrations.
• Experience with production support, code reviews, troubleshooting, Agile development, and guiding developers on Java/API best practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop systems based on user specifications.
• Provide technical assistance for hardware or software problems.
• Assist with identifying training needs and training staff.
• Lead specific projects as project leader when assigned.
• Support IT teams across Huntington and external interfaces.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL

API integration

Agile development

Code review guidance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Swagger/OpenAPI

Maven

Git/GitHub

Jenkins

Postman/Newman

CI/CD practices

Apigee

GCP

Job description

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. is seeking a Senior Java API Lead to provide technical leadership on complex API and backend systems in Columbus, OH. You will analyze, design, and develop Java-based services, mentor developers, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable microservices.

You will own API design, RESTful services, and event-driven architectures, driving best practices, code reviews, and production support while aligning with Huntington's strategic IT initiatives.