Lead Java Developer :: Full Time :: Pittsburgh, PA | Dallas, TX | Cleveland, OH (Hybrid/Onsite)

Job Title: Senior Java Developer / Lead Java Developer (Flowable)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA | Dallas, TX | Cleveland, OH (Hybrid/Onsite)

Duration: Full Time

Job Description:

Job Summary

Incedo is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer / Lead Java Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Flowable BPM to design and develop scalable enterprise applications and workflow-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will lead the development of business process automation, integrate workflow engines with banking applications, and mentor development teams while following Agile best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications using Java 17/21, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Develop and implement business workflows using Flowable BPM (BPMN, CMMN, DMN).
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate them with internal and external banking systems.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, QA, and product owners to gather requirements and implement workflow solutions.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce coding standards.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Integrate applications with Kafka, databases, and cloud services.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Ensure compliance with banking security, governance, and regulatory standards.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of Java development experience.
• Strong experience with Java 11/17/21.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security.
• Strong hands-on experience with Flowable BPM (Process Engine, BPMN, User Tasks, Service Tasks, Workflow Automation).
• Experience developing REST APIs and Microservices.
• Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with Apache Kafka or other messaging platforms.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and Jenkins.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of Design Patterns, SOLID Principles, and OOP concepts.

Preferred Skills

• Banking or Financial Services domain experience.
• Experience with Flowable Forms, Decision Tables (DMN), and Case Management (CMMN).
• Experience with OAuth2, JWT, and Spring Security.
• CI/CD pipeline implementation experience.
• Familiarity with OpenShift or Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Grafana, or Prometheus.

Leadership Responsibilities (Lead Role)

• Lead a team of Java developers and provide technical guidance.
• Drive architecture and design discussions.
• Estimate development efforts and manage technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with architects, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Nice-to-Have

• Camunda or jBPM experience.
• Banking workflow automation experience.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture.
• Experience with SonarQube, JUnit, Mockito, and TestNG.

Primary Technology Stack

• Java 17/21
• Spring Boot
• Spring MVC
• Spring Data JPA
• Spring Security
• Flowable BPM
• BPMN 2.0
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• Kafka
• Oracle / PostgreSQL
• Docker
• Kubernetes / OpenShift
• AWS / Azure
• Git
• Jenkins
• Maven / Gradle
• JUnit
• Mockito
• Agile / Scrum

This JD aligns well with enterprise banking projects such as where developers are expected to build workflow-driven, secure, and scalable backend applications using Java + Spring Boot + Flowable BPM.