Java Technical Lead

Location: Fountain Valley, CA, local only
Job Type: Full-Time / W2 Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with Java development, backend architecture, microservices, and cloud technologies while providing technical leadership to development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java/J2EE applications and enterprise solutions.
• Develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, and establish development best practices.
• Design and implement microservices and distributed applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex application and production issues and drive root-cause resolution.
• Support CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment processes.
• Mentor developers and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development with strong hands-on Java expertise.
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, REST APIs, and Microservices.
• Experience with SQL/relational databases and enterprise application development.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes is preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

Java | Spring Boot | Microservices | REST API | SQL | Kafka | Docker | Kubernetes | AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform | CI/CD | Git | Agile