Java Services lead

• Title: Java Services lead
• Location: Downtown Miami FL (4 days onsite)
• Type: 6 month contract to hire

• This person will be responsible for providing technical leadership to an engineering team tasked with the design development and maintenance of backend services APIs and distributed systems for Digital Engineering
• This role uses deep technical expertise in Java-based microservices container orchestration and modern integration patterns to solve complex business problems through a systematic and disciplined approach.
• The Services Engineering Lead architects shared components and standards across all brands while also maintaining accountability for the overall engineering health of their product area
• 7 years of software development/engineering experience
• 2 years in a lead or technical leadership role
• Strong hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot and microservice architecture and design patterns
• Implement reactive programming patterns (WebFlux Project Reactor) and non-blocking I/O
• Experience with Maven-based Spring/Spring Boot (reactive programming a plus)
• Proficiency with Docker/containers and Kubernetes with Kustomize
• Design and maintain GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipeline architecture using Argo CD
• Build and support event-driven architectures using Kafka and messaging patterns
• Experience with Couchbase or other NoSQL databases
• Architect APIs using GraphQL and modern integration patterns
• Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews to drive engineering best practices
• Pluses:
  • Experience with API gateway architecture (Apigee or equivalent)
  • Experience with NoSQL and relational databases and stored procedure design
  • Familiarity with both web and mobile solution development

Donato Technologies Inc. is a trusted IT staffing consulting and software development partner headquartered in Dallas Texas. We support clients across industries by understanding their unique business needs and delivering tailored technology and workforce solutions. Our focus is on connecting the right talent with the right opportunity-ensuring clients receive dependable skilled professionals and candidates receive meaningful career growth and support. We work closely with small to mid-sized organizations to provide flexible high-quality services that drive performance innovation and long-term success.