Title: Lead Java Developer (NO GC Visa)

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (Hybrid) Locals Only with DL

Position Type: Contract

Exp 10+ Only

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead to design, develop, and deliver scalable backend solutions as part of an agile squad. This role involves end-to-end ownership from system design to deployment, while ensuring high code quality, performance, and compliance with engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications and features
• Provide technical leadership within an agile team
• Collaborate with engineers to define architecture and system design
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices
• Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) and code quality standards
• Review code, share knowledge, and contribute to engineering standards
• Automate processes to improve operational efficiency
• Partner with DevOps and operations teams for service improvements
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Ensure compliance with security, risk, and audit requirements
• Stay updated with latest technologies and industry trends

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Java backend development
• Expertise in Spring / Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs
• Experience with AWS (including AWS Lambda)
• Knowledge of Kafka messaging systems
• Familiarity with Node.js (good to have)
• Experience with GitHub, GitHub Copilot, and Jenkins
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile)
• Knowledge of security best practices