Java Technical Lead

Location: Malvern, PA
Client: TCS
Experience: 10+ years
Candidate Requirement: Local candidates only
Preferred: Vanguard experience
Role: Java Technical Lead
Responsibilities:
Provide senior-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrate third-party products, APIs, data sources, and services. Translate technical specifications into code for complex new development and enhancement projects. Develop, test, and maintain code and implement automated testing practices.

Lead backend system optimization efforts for high performance, scalability, and responsiveness. Integrate multiple data sources, APIs, and services to streamline data flow and improve system efficiency. Create and maintain detailed backend architecture and technical documentation. Implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience. Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces supporting seamless user experiences. Promote code through development, test, and production environments and provide production support.

Submit change-control requests and maintain required documentation. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to less-experienced team members. Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the software development lifecycle. Perform systems analysis and communicate technical considerations to internal and cross-functional teams. Understand client business functions, technology needs, applications, tools, and development architecture standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate system issues at the appropriate technical level.

Ensure compliance with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 10 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and backend architecture.
Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or a related field, or Master's degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
Strong expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management.
Strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.

Must-Have Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Angular / React
AWS
CloudFormation
ECS
DynamoDB
S3
Redshift
Kinesis Streams
Glue Jobs
Lambda
SQL Queries
GitHub
CI/CD
API & Microservices
Nice to Have:
Legacy application migration to cloud
Test automation
Python
Agile
Confluence
JIRA
Continuous process improvement / workflow optimization
AWS Solutions Architect Certification
Preferred Experience: Vanguard project/client experience
Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills required.