Java Technical Lead

Java Technical Lead
Reading, PA (3+days/wk. at client site)

Backend- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and RESTful API design.
Database- Deep hands-on experience with Relational Databases, specifically MS SQL Server (schema design, query optimization, stored procedures).
Frontend- Proficiency in Angular (or modern TypeScript frameworks) for building responsive web applications.
CI/CD & DevOps- Experience with Bamboo, Bitbucket (or Git-based equivalent tools), automated pipelines, and standard modern DevOps toolchains.
AWS & Agentic AI- Hands-on experience architecting and deploying cloud solutions on AWS
AWS Secrets Manager - secret creation, scoped IAM policies
JWT validation (SSO-issued tokens, python-jose or equivalent)
REST client work - calling Jira/Confluence Data Center REST APIs
AWS Infrastructure (Required)
CloudWatch - structured logging, metrics, alarms

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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with 10+ years of proven software engineering, architecture, and team delivery experience. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution-partnering directly with Business Analysts and key stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, high-performing software solutions. You will own end-to-end architectural design, lead hands-on development, manage an offshore development team in India.
Key Responsibilities
* Architecture & Hands-On Delivery: Design, architect, and deliver robust, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. Actively contribute code, conduct peer code reviews, and resolve complex technical blockers across the full stack.
* Requirements & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with Client, product owners, and business leaders to translate functional requirements into clear technical specifications, system designs, and actionable sprint backlogs.
* Offshore Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing offshore development team (India). Drive sprint planning, daily standups, code quality, and delivery accountability across time zones.
* Stakeholder Communication: Manage daily communication with key customers and internal stakeholders, providing transparent status updates, managing technical risks, and aligning engineering deliverables with business priorities.
* AI & Modern Engineering Innovation: Drive developer productivity by embedding GitHub Copilot and prompt engineering into the team's daily workflow. Lead the development of Agentic AI workflows and intelligent solutions on AWS.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Core Development: 10+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack enterprise application development.
* Backend: Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and RESTful API design.
* Database: Deep hands-on experience with Relational Databases, specifically MS SQL Server (schema design, query optimization, stored procedures).
* Frontend: Proficiency in Angular (or modern TypeScript frameworks) for building responsive web applications.
* CI/CD & DevOps: Experience with Bamboo, Bitbucket (or Git-based equivalent tools), automated pipelines, and standard modern DevOps toolchains.
* AWS & Agentic AI: Hands-on experience architecting and deploying cloud solutions on AWS
* AI Tooling: Demonstrated experience utilizing GitHub Copilot, prompt engineering techniques, and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate team velocity.
* Leadership: Proven track record of managing and coordinating daily work with offshore development teams (specifically India).
* Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to interact directly with executive business stakeholders and client representatives.
Nice to Have (Not mandatory)
* Experience with Cloud Data Platforms or modern event-driven architectures.
* Background in Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies as a Technical Team Lead.
* Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) or Java technologies.