Role Overview
The Lead Java Full Stack Developer will join our technology team at a leading retail bank. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade custom microservice applications using modern Java technologies and Angular framework. You will lead development efforts on mission-critical applications such as invoice automation platforms while mentoring development team members and driving technical excellence. Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions. Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required. Facilitates complex problem resolution. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software. Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities. Skills: Design Process Improvements Customer Solutions Application Development Software Solutions Group Problem Solving Customer Needs Release Management User Experience (UX) Design Business Management Experience: 8+ years of experience required.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end development of custom microservice-based applications using Java Spring Boot and Angular
Design and implement scalable, resilient microservices architecture for enterprise applications
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate microservices with internal and external systems
Build responsive, user-friendly front-end applications using Angular framework
Design and optimize Oracle database schemas, stored procedures, and queries
Lead technical design sessions and create architectural documentation
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to development team members
Mentor junior and mid-level developers on technical skills and development methodologies
Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions
Implement CI/CD pipelines and promote DevOps practices
Perform application performance tuning and optimization
Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support
Ensure security best practices and compliance standards are met
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Drive technical innovation and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption
Required Qualifications/Skills
8+ years of professional software development experience with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior role
Strong expertise in Java 17+ and Spring Boot framework for microservices development
Proven experience building microservices architecture with RESTful APIs
Strong proficiency in Angular (Angular 15+ preferred) for front-end development
Expert knowledge of Mongo and Oracle database including SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning
Solid understanding of microservices design patterns (Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, Service Discovery, etc.)
Experience with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to balance technical debt with feature delivery
Proven track record of delivering complex enterprise applications
Self-motivated with strong ownership mindset
Adaptable and quick learner
Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience
Customer-focused approach to software development
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with IBM MQ or other message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Experience with Spring Cloud components (Config Server, Eureka, Zuul/Gateway)
Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Spring Security
Experience with test automation frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma)
Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Dynatrace, AppDynamics)
Understanding of API management platforms (Rest/Informatica)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with banking/financial services applications
Locations: Pittsburgh, PA
About Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.
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