Java Technical Lead

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a global leader in AI-first software engineering, helping Global 2000 clients innovate faster with expertise in AI, cloud, data, experience design, and talent transformation. Headquartered in New Jersey, we operate across 40+ offices in 12 countries, delivering next-gen solutions with a people-first, inclusive approach.

Job Title: Technical Lead

Locations: Jersey City, NJ & Irving, TX (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Technical Skills

Core Java experience developing robust, scalable, and maintainable applications applying Object Oriented Design principles

Hands-on experience with concurrent programming.

Experience with Agile software development processes with a strong emphasis on test driven development.

Understanding of Java internals such as class loading and memory management.

Distributed Caching frameworks such as Gemfire, Oracle Coherence, Redis or equivalent.

Databases - RDBMS preferably Oracle, NoSQL preferably MongoDB.

Familiarity with Linux environment including scripting skills.

SDLC/Dev Ops - Git/BitBucket, CI/CD pipeline frameworks such as Jenkins, SonarQube, JIRA, Any secure coding toolkits.

Competencies

Excellent written and spoken communication skills (English).

Ability to collaborate effectively in a large global team and influence key architectural decision.

Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

A self-starter and has the thirst to continually improve and develop.

Experience with mentoring and developing with more junior team members to ensure they can deliver at the highest quality.

Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role

Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications

Experience in managing and implementing successful projects

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development

Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

Demonstrated leadership and project management skills

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/STEM subject Or experience in a similar role.

Salary Range: The salary for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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