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Tech Mirrors; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors in Charlotte, NC seeks a Java Tech Lead to architect and deliver cloud-native applications, mentor teams, and bridge business requirements with scalable solutions using Java and AWS.

Hybrid work with 3 days onsite; requires 5–10+ years of experience; you will design microservices, lead delivery, and optimize AWS infrastructure for reliability and security.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Designing microservices, developing, leading team delivery, and optimizing AWS infrastructure for reliability and security.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures using Java and AWS serverless stacks.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, conduct code reviews, and establish coding standards to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Architecture & Design: Architect scalable microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3+, implementing event-driven patterns and distributed workflows.
• Cloud Implementation: Design and deploy serverless solutions using AWS Lambda, manage data storage with DynamoDB and S3, and handle infrastructure optimizations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Translate business requirements into technical specifications and coordinate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps).
• Operational Excellence: Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and ensure security and audit compliance.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot 3

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

S3

IAM

VPCs

CloudWatch

API Gateway

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Git

SQL

NoSQL

Tools

Docker

Git

Job description

Role – Java Tech Lead

Location – Charlotte , NC (Hybrid 3 Days onsite/week)

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Job description

A Tech Lead in this space is responsible for architecting and delivering high-performance, cloud-native applications while mentoring engineering teams. They bridge the gap between complex business requirements and scalable technical solutions using modern Java and AWS serverless stacks.

Role Overview

• Target Experience:5–10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Core Focus:Designing microservices, Developing, leading team delivery, and optimizing AWS infrastructure for reliability and security.
• Location : Mphasis Customer Location, Charlotte, North Carolina, US.

Prefered to work on EST time.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:Lead and mentor a team of engineers, conduct code reviews, and establish coding standards to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Architecture & Design:Architect scalable microservices usingJava 17+andSpring Boot 3+, implementing event-driven patterns and distributed workflows.
• Cloud Implementation:Design and deploy serverless solutions usingAWS Lambda, manage data storage withDynamoDBandS3, and handle infrastructure optimizations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:Translate business requirements into technical specifications and coordinate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps).
• Operational Excellence:Troubleshoot complex production issues, optimize performance, and ensure compliance with security and audit policies.

Technical Requirements

• Backend:Deep expertise in Java 17 or higher and Spring Boot 3.x (including Spring Security, Data/JPA, and Cloud Function).
• AWS Services:
• Lambda:Building and optimizing serverless functions.
• DynamoDB:Designing NoSQL schemas and optimizing data access.
• S3:Managing object storage and integrating with Lambda (e.g., S3 Object Lambda).
• Fundamentals:Strong grasp of IAM (least-privilege), VPCs, CloudWatch for observability, and API Gateway.
• DevOps & Tools:Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI), containerization (Docker), and version control (Git).
• Databases:Solid understanding of both NoSQL (DynamoDB) and relational databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications:AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectorAWS Certified Developer.
• Front-End:Basic familiarity with modern frameworks like React or Angular.
• Methodology:Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.