Java Tech Lead

Overview:
Java Tech Lead
Location: Dallas, TX
Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Tech Lead to provide technical leadership, design scalable solutions, and guide a team of developers in building enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and cloud technologies along with excellent leadership and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based enterprise applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define solutions.
• Drive best practices in coding, architecture, testing, and deployment.
• Design and implement Microservices and RESTful APIs with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
• Perform code reviews, ensure compliance with coding standards, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud deployment.
• Stay updated on emerging Java frameworks, tools, and technologies to recommend continuous improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with Java/J2EE.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and REST API development.
• Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Hands-on knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar).
• Proficiency in databases (SQL & NoSQL).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.