Lead Java Developer

Lead Java Developer Columbus, Ohio, United States Lead Java Developer - Contract to Hire (Columbus, OH - Onsite Interview Required) About the Role Join a technology-driven team as a Lead Java Developer, designing and delivering innovative IT solutions that drive business value and enhance customer experience.

Leverage your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms to guide high-impact projects within a collaborative, agile environment.

This is a 3-6 month contract to hire position with significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Responsibilities - Design, develop, and implement robust Java applications aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

- Own the technical delivery of projects, mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions that meet organizational objectives.

- Lead the development and deployment of microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native applications.

- Drive DevOps practices, ensuring quality, automation, and continuous integration using modern CI/CD tools.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications to ensure high performance and reliability.

- Communicate effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure project success.

- Maintain and manage code repositories, architectural documentation, and deployment pipelines.

Required Skills and Experience - Minimum 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience.

- Advanced proficiency with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST API, and microservices architecture.

- Demonstrated experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Azure or AWS considered.

- Strong background in containerization, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), and DevOps methodologies.

- Expertise with SQL, Oracle, MySQL, DB2, and database optimization.

- Experience building and consuming web services using J2EE, JAX-RS, Swagger, and API documentation tools.

- Proficiency with IBM DataPower Gateway, IBM Integration Service Bus (IIB/ACE), and IBM MQ Websphere.

- Leadership experience in guiding development teams and partnering with business stakeholders.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred Skills - Experience with GCP products: Cloud Run, Terraform, Big Data, Big Query.

- Knowledge of fraud technology and JWT authentication.

- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Kanban delivery frameworks.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits - Growth opportunity into a permanent leadership role.

- Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and integration technologies.

- Dynamic, fast-paced team environment with high-impact projects.

- Direct collaboration with business and operational leaders.

How to Apply Submit your updated resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for a single onsite interview round in Columbus, OH.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.