Lead Java Developer

Job Title: Lead Java Developer (Java 21 & Node.js)
Location: Orlando, FL (Onsite from day 1 - Minimum 3 days a week in office)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Other Requirement: Local profiles only
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong leadership skills to lead and manage a team of 12 developers specializing in Java 21 and Node.js technologies. This role requires a seasoned developer with extensive hands-on experience in problem-solving, designing scalable solutions, and mentoring technical teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about coding, thrives in dynamic environments, and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions while managing a team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of 10 developers with expertise in Java 21 and Node.js, ensuring collaboration and high performance.
• Hands-on Development: Actively contribute to the design, development, and review of complex, scalable, and secure applications using Java 21 and Node.js.
• Problem Solving: Act as the technical authority to resolve challenging development and architectural issues quickly and effectively.
• Code Quality & Standards: Enforce high coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices, design patterns, and industry standards.
• Technical Guidance: Mentor and guide team members to enhance their technical and problem-solving skills.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Project Management: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Skill Matrix:

Skill	Required Proficiency Level
Java Development (Java 21)	Advanced
Node.js (APIs, Server-side Development)	Intermediate to Advanced
RESTful API Design & Implementation	Advanced
Multithreading & Concurrency	Advanced
Relational Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)	Intermediate to Advanced
NoSQL Databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB)	Intermediate
Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)	Intermediate
Docker & Kubernetes	Intermediate
Problem-Solving & Debugging	Advanced
Team Leadership & Mentorship	Advanced
Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)	Intermediate
CI/CD Pipelines & DevOps Practices	Intermediate
Front-end Technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js)	Basic to Intermediate (Preferred)
Event-Driven Systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis)	Basic to Intermediate (Preferred)
Serverless Architectures	Basic to Intermediate (Preferred)

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like JIRA.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder interaction and team coordination.
• Ability to create a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Hands-on experience with serverless architectures or event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Redis.
• This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team and work on cutting-edge Java and Node.js technologies in a dynamic environment

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