Java Developer - Hybrid / Onsite - Dallas, TX / Tampa, FL / Jersey City, NJ

Job Title: Java Full Stack Developer Lead
Experience: 10+ Years
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Dallas, TX / Tampa, FL / Jersey City, NJ
Preferred Domain: Finance / Banking

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer Lead with 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and leading enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java backend technologies, modern frontend frameworks, cloud platforms, and microservices architecture. Experience in Finance or Banking domain is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable full stack applications.

• Develop robust backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.

• Build responsive and user-friendly frontend applications using React or Angular.

• Design and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.

• Work with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, and MySQL.

• Implement event-driven architecture using Kafka.

• Deploy and manage applications on AWS or Azure cloud platforms.

• Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate using Kubernetes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, architects, QA, and DevOps teams.

• Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and mentor junior developers.

• Ensure best practices in coding standards, performance optimization, and security compliance.

• Participate in requirement gathering, solution design, and sprint planning.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Java

• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot

• Strong knowledge of Microservices Architecture

• Frontend experience with React / Angular

• Experience with REST APIs

• Strong database knowledge in SQL / Oracle / MySQL

• Cloud experience in AWS / Azure

• Messaging systems experience with Kafka

• Containerization using Docker

• Orchestration using Kubernetes

• Experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Excellent leadership and team management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Finance / Banking domain

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Prior experience in leading offshore/onshore teams

• Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies