Lead Java Developer

Lead Java Developer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: November 2, 2026–June 30, 2027

Schedule: 40 hours/week; 8 hours/day

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a hands-on Lead Java Developer to lead a team of senior engineers in a microservices-based environment. This role requires deep Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, SQL, and OpenShift expertise, along with the ability to drive architecture, guide development, and ensure high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Provide technical leadership to senior developers and enforce best practices and coding standards.
• Drive architecture decisions, design reviews, and solution approaches.
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services.
• Use MongoDB and SQL for data design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Oversee deployment and support in OpenShift/Kubernetes environments.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues across application, data, and platform layers.
• Collaborate with product owners, QA, and DevOps for end-to-end delivery.
• Mentor team members and support engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of Java development experience.
• Strong Spring Boot, microservices, and REST API expertise.
• Deep MongoDB and SQL experience.
• Hands-on OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker experience.
• Proven technical leadership experience.
• Strong design, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Event-driven architecture experience, including Kafka and MQ.
• Knowledge of Spring Security and distributed systems.
• Performance tuning and system scalability experience.
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools.