Lead Java Software Engineer

Lead Java Software Engineer

Interview: Virtual (Read JD) Visa: Any except H1B (but genuine) Hybrid: Reston VA (Candidates must be local to the DMV area) 12-month+ contract

This is 60% Backend, 40% front-end development. Must have: Java, microservices, Spring framework, Spring Boot, Spring Integration, MQ, AWS - EKS, Lambda, S3, event bridges, step functions, SQS, MongoDB. Angular front-end.

The Lead Java Software Engineer will perform complex analysis, design, development, automated unit and integration testing, and debugging computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, codes, tests, develops, and documents application programs for computer systems. Works with end-users and project stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Manages modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures. Leads stakeholder and product owner meetings to define software requirements and creates highly complex systems. Acts as a mentor to junior engineers

Essential Functions

• 25% Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applications. Performs and leads the detailed technical design, coding, code review, and testing of new applications and enhancements of existing applications. Serves as a subject matter expert for specified systems and their subsequent applications. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Ensures compliance with the dev/sec/ops practices and policies. Understanding of architectural practices and design.
• 25% Identifies gaps in requirements and solves problems for the supporting staff. Identifies sequencing of services and technologies that are integrated in later phases of the project. Leads the evaluation of risk and opportunity impacts to existing or proposed projects/programs and implements risk mitigation actions. Develops ways to improve performance and increase system availability. Provides recommendations to infuse new technology. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.
• 25% Supports the Project Manager as the technical team lead on the project. Estimates the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers. Confers with clients to identify requirements and determine desired outcomes to formulate the design of the system or offer alternatives. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programming and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of the development of application features.
• 25% Leads software design and development teams. Identifies, analyzes, defines, and coordinates user, customer, and stakeholder needs and translates them into technical requirements. Manages technical resources (hardware, software, licenses, and services). Plans and leads transformation initiatives to new software architectures. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap/architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Ensure code quality, deployment standards, and practices. Mentoring junior developers.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology or Computer Science Instead of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
• Experience: 8 years in Software design and development, software testing and evaluation, software requirements management
• MUST HAVES: Java, microservices, Spring framework, Spring Boot, Spring Integration, MQ, AWS - EKS, Lambda, S3, event bridges, step functions, SQS, MongoDB

• Works closely with Architects, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Value Stream Managers to provide insight into delivering business value and meeting objectives.
• Decomposes functional and technical requirements into project activities and tasks and provides conceptual design, prototype, and test cycles appropriate to a chosen technical solution.
• Identifies technical risks and develops mitigation strategies; introduces and recommends industry best practices and standards for the project.
• Evaluates and assists in the selection and procurement of hardware and software technologies and serves as a mentor for junior developers.
• Works with stakeholders as well as technical and analytical counterparts to define constraints and develop requirements and concept of operations documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Advanced knowledge of database technologies (e.g., cloud, SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of software engineers' best practices, agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced knowledge of test-first practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests.
• Strong experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/ Continuous Testing/ Continuous Delivery processes and tools, and have expertise in CI/CD tools and frameworks.
• Experience with deploying a global application and configuration management.
• Reviewing the work of other developers and providing feedback.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise. Expert Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships. Advanced Knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems.
• Expert knowledge of programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, C, Python, etc.).

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.