Lead Java developer

Role : Lead Java developer

Contract

Location : Charlotte NC (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain workflow-driven applications using Java framework, Spring Boot, Angular JS

Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka .

Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using Angular .

Ensure application performance, scalability, and reliability through performance engineering best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.

Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews to maintain high code quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

12+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on backend and frontend delivery.

Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.

Strong knowledge of RDBMS concepts , with hands-on experience in MS SQL Server.

Solid understanding of non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.

Familiarity with Kibana, and Kafka in production environments.

Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Strong Experience with kafka and mongo DB

Experience with performance engineering and tools for profiling and optimization.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in building user-facing web applications with high availability and responsiveness.

Knowledge of containerization ( Docker, Kubernetes) and CI / CD pipelines.