Lead Java Developer

Title: Lead Java Developer
Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in St. Louis, MO (local candidates only)

Note: Final interview will be conducted onsite

Company Overview
Glint Tech Solutions is a women-owned, global IT staffing and recruiting firm serving enterprise clients across the USA and Canada.

Project Description
Our client, a leading enterprise client in the telecommunications technology sector, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead Java Developer to architect, lead, and deliver scalable microservice-based solutions in a cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead development of robust Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks
• Guide and mentor engineering teams, fostering best practices in software design, testing, and DevOps
• Lead cloud-native solution design and deployment using AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Design and implement event-driven systems using Apache Kafka and Apache Camel
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals and customer needs
• Drive modernization efforts, including monolith-to-microservices transformations and legacy system integrations
• Champion CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability practices
• Lead initiatives in identity management, billing systems, and customer self-service platforms
• Ensure secure coding practices, performance optimization, and production readiness
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and promote knowledge sharing across teams

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of professional experience in Java development, including enterprise-scale microservices
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including architecture and deployment
• Proven experience with Spring Boot, GraphQL, and Node.js
• Strong background in event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, Camel)
• Experience leading application modernization and digital transformation projects
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with service meshes (Istio), API gateways (Zuul, NGINX), and OAuth2/SAML
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins), observability tools (DataDog, SumoLogic), and distributed tracing
• Strong understanding of telecommunications systems, including identity, billing, and device management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Telecommunications industry experience, including customer identity, billing systems, and network equipment management
• Full-stack development experience with React or Angular
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and SAFe frameworks
• Cloud-native tool development and internal platform engineering