Java Tech Lead

Plano, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Summary

This role will lead a small team (4 people) in both supporting the existing application as well as building the future application.
We are looking for a highly skilled Java developer who can bridge the gap between an existing Java Application developed on Websphere utilizing the Spring Framework (XML) with JMS but moving to a Java SpringBoot API and Angular UI. This migration will also entail moving from DB2 to AWS Aurora as part of the modernization effort.

The appropriate developer MUST have solid Java fundamentals to be successful in this position:

Understand IoC principles
Ability to explain not only how data structures are appropriately used but be able to explain the underlying building blocks of the data structures (Hashmaps Sets etc.)
Understand the key lifecycle events for Java beans
Understand the lifecycle and key hooks for SpringBoot

Domain: Claims & Billing Portfolio Data Structure

Core Competencies:

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of Java development principles including:

Proficiency in core Java concepts and principles with the ability to effectively utilize object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Solid grasp of the Spring Framework particularly in areas such as dependency injection and application lifecycle management.
Familiarity with key data structures and algorithms to facilitate efficient problem-solving in software development.
Ability to articulate and apply best practices in software architecture and design within the Spring ecosystem.
Experience with RESTful API design and implementation ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.
Understanding of unit testing and test-driven development (TDD) principles with experience using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
Knowledge of version control systems particularly Git for effective collaboration and code management.
Awareness of performance optimization techniques and tools for Java applications including profiling and debugging practices.
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) for deploying and managing applications in cloud environments.

Job Description Summary This role will lead a small team (4 people) in both supporting the existing application as well as building the future application. We are looking for a highly skilled Java developer who can bridge the gap between an existing Java Application developed on Websphere util...