Apptad-Java Lead

Job Title: Java Lead

Job Location: Pittsburgh PA/Dallas TX (Need Onsite day 1 Hybrid 3 days from office).

Job Duration: Full Time

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Java Lead to spearhead the development of scalable high-performance microservices within the banking domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java Kafka Spring Boot and microservices architecture along with hands-on experience in banking or financial services projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design development and deployment of microservices-based applications using Java Spring Boot and related technologies.
• Architect and implement messaging solutions using Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts QA and DevOps to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Guide and mentor junior developers ensuring code quality best practices and adherence to standards.
• Optimize application performance scalability and security within the banking domain.
• Conduct code reviews troubleshoot issues and provide technical guidance on complex solutions.
• Participate in architecture decisions and develop detailed technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with banking and regulatory standards for software security and data privacy.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as a Java Developer with at least 3-4 years in a lead or senior role.
• Strong expertise in Java 8/17 Spring Boot Spring Cloud and Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka messaging publish/subscribe model and stream processing.
• Prior experience in banking financial services or related domains is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs JSON XML and related integration technologies.
• Familiarity with containers and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Knowledge of security standards and compliance in banking.
• Excellent problem-solving communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Banking domain expertise especially related to payments fraud detection or compliance.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Certification in Java Spring Kafka or related technologies is a plus.