Java Technical Lead

Job Title: Java Technical Lead (Contract-to-Hire) About the Role We are seeking a hands-on Java Technical Lead who can lead a small team while actively contributing to design, development, and integration work.

This role focuses on post-trade processing for regulatory reporting and collateral management within a growing financial services environment.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, ensure high-quality code delivery, and integrate with multiple enterprise systems.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a small team of 3–4 Java developers.Design, develop, and support applications for regulatory reporting and derivatives operations.Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical solutions.Implement event-based, scalable, and secure applications using Spring Boot and Microservices.Integrate systems using Apache Camel (highly preferred), ActiveMQ, and future Kafka migration.Work with FpML(Preferred)and XML for data transformation and processing.Write and optimize complex SQL queries for large datasets in RDBMS environments (SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle).Perform code reviews, ensure adherence to best practices, and maintain high coding standards.Contribute to CI/CD processes using Jenkins, Git, and SonarQube.Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-growing environment.

Required Skills & Experience10+ years of Core Java server-side development experience.Strong experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, and event-driven architecture.Proficiency with messaging systems (ActiveMQ, Kafka, JMS, IBM MQ).Apache Camel integration experience (highly preferred).Solid knowledge of FpML(Preferred) and XML parsing/processing.Strong SQL skills — query optimization, large datasets, and database performance tuning.Proven experience leading small technical teams and conducting code reviews.Exposure to financial products (IRD, FX, CRD) and post-trade/regulatory reporting/Derivatives.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to HaveExperience with CI/CD tools.Knowledge of regulatory reporting, derivatives operations collateral management systems.