Senior Java Developer & Technical Lead

JPS Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer & Technical Lead to lead application development, drive architectural improvements, and establish development best practices. The role involves hands-on software development, technical leadership, application modernization, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with architects, developers, managers, and business stakeholders throughout the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Developer or similar leadership role.
• Extensive experience with Java, SOA, and microservices.
• Strong experience with REST/SOAP, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with container technologies, particularly Docker.
• Strong Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular or React.
• Experience with AWS and GitHub pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and security practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead application development and collaborate with teams to improve existing architecture.
• Define and guide software design, development standards, and technical documentation.
• Perform component design, construction, and unit testing of modules.
• Establish development best practices to improve performance, quality, and maintainability.
• Drive DevOps implementation, including CI, automated testing, and deployment.
• Optimize development workflows and build processes to improve delivery efficiency.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure coding standards, security guidelines, and quality practices.
• Mentor developers on technical best practices, design patterns, and development approaches.
• Monitor application performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Collaborate with architects, senior developers, managers, and stakeholders to achieve goals.

Skills

Java

SOA

Microservices

REST/SOAP

Docker

Node.js

JavaScript

Angular

React

AWS

GitHub pipelines

CI/CD

Software architecture

Security practices

Mentoring

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

GitHub

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer & Technical Lead to lead application development, drive architectural improvements, and establish development best practices. The role involves hands-on software development, technical leadership, application modernization, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with architects, developers, managers, and business stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead application development and collaborate with teams to improve existing application architecture.
• Define and guide software design, development, programming standards, and technical documentation.
• Perform component design, construction, and unit testing of assigned modules.
• Establish development best practices to improve application performance, quality, and maintainability.
• Drive DevOps implementation, including continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment.
• Optimize development workflows and build processes to improve delivery efficiency.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure coding standards, security guidelines, and quality practices are followed.
• Mentor developers on technical best practices, design patterns, and development approaches.
• Monitor application performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Collaborate with architects, senior developers, managers, and stakeholders to achieve application goals.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Lead Developer or in a similar technical leadership role.
• Extensive experience with Java, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and microservices.
• Strong experience with REST/SOAP web services, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with container technologies, particularly Docker.
• Strong experience with Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular or React.
• Experience with mobile application development.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services and GitHub pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and security practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience driving DevOps practices and CI/CD implementation.
• Experience with automated testing, application monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Proven ability to mentor development teams and provide technical direction.

Core Technical Skills

• Java and Application Architecture
• SOA and Microservices
• REST/SOAP Web Services
• JSON and XML
• Docker and Containerization
• Node.js and JavaScript
• Angular and React
• Mobile Application Development
• AWS Cloud Services
• GitHub Pipelines and CI/CD
• Code Reviews and Technical Leadership