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Job Title: Java Technical Lead
Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ
Type: Contract-to-Hire (W2)
Contract Duration: 6–12 Months

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Java Technical Lead to join our top financial services client//'s high-powered team in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The ideal candidate will guide the development team, make architectural decisions, and ensure successful project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Java Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java programming and its frameworks (Spring, Kubernetes, OOP).

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Experience with all phases of SDLC, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Architecture & Design Patterns: Knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns.

Leadership Skills:

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and other engineering teams.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience:

• Previous Roles: 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least a few years in a leadership or mentoring role.

• Project Management: Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience working in Agile teams.

Additional Skills:

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.

Preferred Technical Expertise:

• Java 17 or greater

• Spring Boot

• RESTful services

• OpenShift

• NoSQL databases

• Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, SharePoint

• Experience with software security tools such as Fortify and Sonatype

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Understanding and implementation of Test-Driven Development (TDD)