SENIOR TECHNICAL LEAD - Java

Location: CT, NY or Atlanta? Boston location is preferred but other locations can be considered

Note:

• Experience: 10+ years in backend software development, with at least 4 years in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Javascript/Node.js, and Python.
• Secure SDLC Knowledge: Deep understanding of systems integration, software development lifecycle.

Must-Have Requirements

• Technical Mastery: Extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable server-side applications using Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, Python, and modern frameworks.
• Cloud Architecture: Proven expertise in building, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications on Azure (APIM, Gateway, AKS, Functions, App Service, Observability, Key Vault).
• Security Protocols: Understanding of security best practices, including OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, SSO, MTLS, WAF, identity management, and session management.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Database Skills: Strong proficiency in SQL (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Performance Optimization: Demonstrated ability to tune and optimize application performance in distributed cloud environments; familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., NewRelic, Dynatrace).
• Collaboration: Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams (infrastructure, security, product, architects, DevOps, QA).
• Mentorship: Experience leading code reviews, technical mentorship, and team knowledge sharing. Should-Have Requirements
• API Design: Experience architecting and building RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring security, performance, and efficiency.
• Event-Driven Systems: Ability to design and implement event-driven and distributed systems for large-scale data processing and real-time workflows.
• ETL & Data Modeling: Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries and ETL pipelines for analytics support.
• Infrastructure as Code: Familiarity with Terraform or similar infrastructure automation practices.
• Testing Methodologies: Champion BDD/TDD methodologies for system reliability and maintainability.
• Production Monitoring: Proactive monitoring of production systems for high availability and fast incident resolution.
• Security Assessment: Participate in threat modeling, security assessments, and code reviews to identify and remediate potential security vulnerabilities. General Requirements
• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years in backend software development, with at least 4 years in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Javascript/Node.js, and Python.
• Secure SDLC Knowledge: Deep understanding of systems integration, software development lifecycle.