Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Role – Java Lead Developer
Location – McLean, VA (Onsite)
Contract

F2F interview (Need Locals Only)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Java Lead to take ownership of the design, development, and delivery of Java-based applications. You will lead a team of developers, ensuring high-quality coding practices and delivery on time. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java technologies, team leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers in delivering high-quality software.
• Design and develop backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Drive code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to maintain code quality.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product, and UI/UX teams to ensure smooth development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time and meet technical quality standards.
• Maintain and optimize existing Java applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC), and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with build tools like Maven/Gradle and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Working knowledge of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MongoDB).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (Angular, React) is a plus.

Required Skills