Java Software Engineer

Job Title: Java Middle Tier Developer – Technical Lead

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Java Middle Tier Developer – Technical Lead (TL) to join our dynamic development team. The TL is a hands-on technical expert and leader, responsible for guiding the design, development, and delivery of robust technology-enabled applications, products, and services. The TL will provide technical solutions aligned with business requirements, ensuring project deadlines are met and that the delivered software meets quality, scalability, and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development & Integration (40%)

Design and develop Java-based middle-tier applications and APIs.

Build and maintain scalable data integrations and backend solutions.

Technical Design & Mentorship (30%)

Translate business requirements into detailed technical designs and specifications.

Provide mentoring, guidance, and code-level support to Developers and Senior Developers.

Code Quality & Architecture (10%)

Lead and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Collaborate closely with Architects to define and refine system architecture.

Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%)

Liaise with Project Management Office (PMO), Product Managers, Business Analysts, QA, Configuration Management, and Architecture teams to ensure cohesive delivery.

Other Responsibilities (10%)

Proactively remove development blockers and ensure sprint goals are met.

Contribute to process improvements, tool evaluations, and innovation initiatives.

Assist in Agile ceremonies and roadmap planning as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Leadership & Experience:

Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Software Architect in enterprise environments.

Experience working in and driving Agile/Scrum teams.

Technical Expertise:

Strong backend development experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.

Proficient in modern web frameworks: Angular, React, or Vue.js.

Familiar with JavaScript/TypeScript and associated tools (npm/yarn).

Experience with source control (GitHub, Bitbucket) and CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Expertise in unit testing (Jest, Mocha, Chai) and UI/integration testing (Cypress, Selenium).

Understanding of performance tuning, accessibility testing, and application monitoring.

Cloud & Architecture:

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or equivalent.

Strong understanding of scalable, distributed application architecture.

Knowledge of mobile development is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe).

Experience in PI planning and roadmap alignment.