Development Lead

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Please note this is a hybrid role working in the office 4 days/week.

We are seeking a highly skilled hands-on and motivated Digital Development Lead for a hybrid role based in Naperville IL to design develop and deploy scalable cloud-based solutions using Java and AWS stack. As a technical leader you will work with a team of developers to ensure technical excellence and drive successful delivery of complex software projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects and mentor a team of Java developers ensuring quality deliverables and adherence to timelines.
• Conduct code reviews enforce best practices and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to encourage team growth and performance with onshore and offshore teams.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Design and develop robust scalable and maintainable Java-based applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements define technical solutions and align business objectives with technical deliverables.
• Ensure the application of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Design and implement robust scalable and efficient applications using Java and AWS services.
• Develop and optimize microservices architecture hosted on AWS.
• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of applications using AWS tools and best practices.
• Architect and implement complex backend and microservices solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in Java technologies and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application performance scalability and security issues.
• Stay current with emerging AWS services and Java frameworks to drive innovation.
• Plan prioritize and allocate development tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps QA and Product) to ensure seamless delivery of software solutions.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and management on project status.

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Java 8 Spring Boot Spring Cloud and Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript Angular or React is a plus.
• Proficient in AWS services such as EC2 S3 Lambda RDS DynamoDB API Gateway ECS/EKS and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with AWS monitoring tools like CloudWatch X-Ray or AWS Config.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines containerization tools (e.g. Docker) and infrastructure as code tools (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git and build tools such as Gradle.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of security best practices including identity and access management (IAM) in AWS.

• 8-10 years experience as a Senior Developer and Lead in a AWS/Java-centric environment
• At least 3 years experience in cloud-based application development using AWS.
• Proven track record of leading development teams and delivering successful projects.

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certification in Java (e.g. Oracle Certified Java Programmer).
• AWS Certification (e.g. AWS Certified Developer AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

Salary:

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The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location skills experience education and qualifications for the role and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives discretionary bonuses as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance tuition reimbursement accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits please visit: Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting positive change for our customers our communities and our people. By working together innovating and pushing boundaries we transform lives and businesses and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued respected and heard and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one for yourself and our customers. Well support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching to manager support and network-building opportunities well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

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