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Software Engineer Lead

Mastech DigitalDallas, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Software Engineer Lead role offers a competitive $135,000 annual salary and the chance to guide architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers within a reputable banking client. You will thrive here if you possess strong Java and Spring Boot expertise and are eager to contribute to impactful backend development and drive quality code. Explore this exciting opportunity for career growth and skill enhancement.

Quick Overview

Salary
$135k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description



Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Software Engineer Lead for our client in the Banking domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract to Hire position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire

Location: Pittsburgh, PA/Strongsville, OH/Birmingham, AL/Dallas, TX/Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid, 3 days in Office)

Salary: $135,000/Annually

Role: Software Engineer Lead

Primary Skills: Java

Role Description: The Software Engineer Lead must have 2-8+ years of experience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Java backend development (no frontend)

- Guide implementation and architectural decisions

- Collaborate with software architects and other groups

- Present and articulate complex engineering topics to peers, management, and PO

- Oversee and ensure quality code and application engineering

- Strong debugging and production support skills

- Code management and code review expertise

- Mentor junior engineers

Technical Skills Required:

- Core Java (Java 11+, preferably Java 17) Spring Boot (3+), Spring JPA, Spring Batch RESTful APIs and Microservices

- Event-driven architecture (Kafka/MQ)

- Gradle and/or Maven Object-oriented analysis and design.

- Kubernetes/OpenShift Oracle/SQL/MySQL, Redis, Hibernate/ORMs

- Unit testing frameworks (Spock/Junit), SonarQube CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins)

- Monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Logscale)

Must Have Technical Skills:

- Java Development OpenShift/Kubernetes Event-driven Architecture/Kafka Databases: Oracle and MySQL Backend Code Documentation Microservices.

Flex Skills/Nice to Have:

- Solution architecture experience.

Education: Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science or any IT related field

Experience: Minimum 2-8+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Satpreet Singh Lamba

Recruiter Phone:

Benefits:

We have various coverages and additional benefits to choose from:

- Medical, Dental (Including Ortho) & Vision Insurance (Option to Enroll).

- Paid Leaves (Wherever applicable).

- Life & Disability Coverage (Upon eligibility).

- 401K Option, Education Assistance Program and more.

Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years

Expected Travel Time: None

Skills

Microservices
MySQL
Oracle
SQL
Spring
Spring Boot
SonarQube
Hibernate
JUnit
Java
Jenkins
Kafka
Kubernetes
Phoenix
Redis

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