Java Developer Lead, Android at techstrasolutions

Role Overview The Lead Java Full Stack Developer will join our technology team at a leading retail bank. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade custom microservice applications using modern Java technologies and Angular framework. You will lead development efforts on mission-critical applications such as invoice automation platforms while mentoring development team members and driving technical excellence. Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions. Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required. Facilitates complex problem resolution. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software. Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities. Skills: Design Process Improvements Customer Solutions Application Development Software Solutions Group Problem Solving Customer Needs Release Management User Experience (UX) Design Business Management Experience: 8+ years of experience required. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end development of custom microservice-based applications using Java Spring Boot and Angular  Design and implement scalable, resilient microservices architecture for enterprise applications  Develop RESTful APIs and integrate microservices with internal and external systems  Build responsive, user-friendly front-end applications using Angular framework  Design and optimize Oracle database schemas, stored procedures, and queries  Lead technical design sessions and create architectural documentation  Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards  Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to development team members  Mentor junior and mid-level developers on technical skills and development methodologies  Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions  Implement CI/CD pipelines and promote DevOps practices  Perform application performance tuning and optimization  Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support  Ensure security best practices and compliance standards are met  Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives  Drive technical innovation and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption  Required Qualifications/Skills 8+ years of professional software development experience with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior role  Strong expertise in Java 17+ and Spring Boot framework for microservices development  Proven experience building microservices architecture with RESTful APIs  Strong proficiency in Angular (Angular 15+ preferred) for front-end development  Expert knowledge of Mongo and Oracle database including SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning  Solid understanding of microservices design patterns (Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, Service Discovery, etc.)  Experience with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies  Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)  Strong understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles  Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field  Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills  Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities  Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders  Ability to balance technical debt with feature delivery  Proven track record of delivering complex enterprise applications  Self-motivated with strong ownership mindset  Adaptable and quick learner  Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience  Customer-focused approach to software development  Automation Testing with Co-Pilot Experience (Important experience) Jenkins (for CI/CD), Hands-on testing experience. Excellent communicator (w/team, SMEs) / Soft skills are a necessity API Testing, Data Testing (MongoDB, Oracle) Banking experience (this will be within the Lending organization) Onshore/Offshore model and working with teams in both environments Preferred Qualifications Experience with IBM MQ or other message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)  Experience with Spring Cloud components (Config Server, Eureka, Zuul/Gateway)  Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Spring Security  Experience with test automation frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma)  Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)  Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Dynatrace, AppDynamics)  Understanding of API management platforms (Rest/Informatica)  Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)  Familiarity with banking/financial services applications  Locations:   Pittsburgh, PA About Techstra Solutions Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. 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