Tech Lead (Java/Banking)

ITTConnect; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ITTConnect seeks a Java Tech Lead with Banking/Financial Services experience for a direct-hire full-time role in Miami. The position is hybrid, focusing on architecting scalable Java-based solutions and guiding a distributed team across front-end and back-end stacks.

You will mentor engineers, drive code quality, security, and performance, and collaborate with architects, DevOps, and data teams to align technology with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience.
• Experience in Banking / Financial Services is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Agile development processes and Jira usage.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable solutions using modern tech stack across front-end, back-end, and cloud.
• Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and drive best practices for security and performance.
• Collaborate with Solutions Architects, DevOps, data, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust systems.
• Ensure security, scalability, and compliance with financial sector requirements.
• Oversee implementation of technology solutions aligned with business goals and risk controls.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to enhance banking operations.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Angular

Node.js

React

Python

Spring Boot

Azure

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

Job description

ITTConnect is seeking a Java Tech Lead with experience in Banking / Financial Services for a direct-hire full time position with a client that is a large financial institution.

Job location: Miami

Position is hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop scalable solutions using Angular, Node.js, React, Python, Java Spring Boot, Azure, Cloud, Kafka
• Ensure containerized environments are optimized using Kubernetes and Docker
• Establish best practices for code quality, security, and system performance
• Support the team in problem-solving, debugging, and optimizing applications
• Participate in code reviews and mentor developers on improving efficiency
• Responsible for the conceptualization and design of solutions aligned with business goals and requirements, supported by a deep understanding of the current state of systems.
• Defines and communicates a clear vision for the desired future state of the organization's technology and solutions.
• Works closely with Solutions Architects, integrating their expertise and guidance into the solution design process to ensure robustness, scalability, and alignment with the overall system architecture.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaboration with third party vendors
• Cross work with cross-functional teams
• Oversee the development and implementation of technology solutions.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and efficiency of IT systems by working closely with the Corporate
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives
• Oversee the development and implementation of technology solutions, ensuring that each stage of the process is aligned with the bank’s security requirements, risk management protocols, and compliance standards by collaborating closely with the Corporate Security Office and relevant stakeholders.
• Integrate security best practices into software development and infrastructure management, proactively identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Ensure all technology solutions are scalable, efficient, and compliant with applicable financial sector regulations and internal governance controls.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and provide strategic solutions.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies to enhance banking operations.
• Discuss technical implementation scenarios and collaborate closely with the DevOps team, Data Engineering, BI team, and Infrastructure Team to ensure effective deployment, integration, and ongoing support of technology solutions

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience with Software Development
• Highly desirable previous experience working for Financial Services / Banks
• Strong knowledge of Agile development processes
• Experience with Jira for project management and tracking
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Experience in leading software development projects and mentoring developers
• Highly desirable fluency in Portuguese or Spanish
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field