Jave Full Stack Developer - Lead (Capital Markets)

Role Overview

The Lead Java Full Stack Developer to join our technology team at a leading retail bank. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade custom microservice applications using modern Java technologies and Angular framework. You will lead development efforts on mission-critical applications such as invoice automation platforms while mentoring development team members and driving technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development of custom microservice-based applications usingJava Spring Boot and Angular

Design and implement scalable, resilient microservices architecture for enterprise applications

Develop RESTful APIs and integrate microservices with internal and external systems

Build responsive, user-friendly front-end applications using Angular framework

Design and optimize Oracle database schemas, stored procedures, and queries

Lead technical design sessions and create architectural documentation

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards

Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to development team members

Mentor junior and mid-level developers on technical skills and development methodologies

Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions

Implement CI/CD pipelines and promote DevOps practices

Perform application performance tuning and optimization

Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support

Ensure security best practices and compliance standards are met

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Drive technical innovation and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption Required Qualifications/Skills

8+ years of professional software development experience with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior role

Experience with development in highly regulated environments. Capital Markets preferred.

Strong expertise in Java 11+ and Spring Boot framework for microservices development

Proven experience building microservices architecture with RESTful APIs

Strong proficiency in Angular (Angular 12+ preferred) for front-end development

Expert knowledge of Mongo and Oracle databases including SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning

Solid understanding of microservices design patterns (Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, Service Discovery, etc.)

Experience with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies

Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IBM MQ or other message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)

Experience with Spring Cloud components (Config Server, Eureka, Zuul/Gateway)

Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Spring Security

Experience with test automation frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma)

Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Dynatrace, AppDynamics)

Understanding of API management platforms (Rest/Informatica)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Familiarity with banking/financial services applications

Locations: Pittsburgh, PA

About Techstra Solutions

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: