Lead Java Developer

Salary: $123,000 - 163,000 per year Requirements:

• Strong background in Java application development
• Experience building REST APIs and related services
• Hands-on work with microservices and distributed architectures
• Familiarity with MySQL and MongoDB, or comparable databases
• Experience with Kafka and Redis, or equivalent technologies
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with application monitoring, logging, and production support
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering teams
• Strong track record of partnering with stakeholders and customers
• Confident leadership presence with credible technical judgment
• Excellent emotional intelligence and communication skills
• Ownership-oriented mindset and commitment to ongoing improvement
• Ability to manage delivery priorities while supporting team well-being

• Lead the design, build, and delivery of enterprise software solutions
• Convert business needs into scalable technical architecture
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from design through production support
• Develop and support APIs, integrations, shared services, and microservices
• Diagnose and resolve complex application and production problems
• Define engineering standards, code quality expectations, and release practices
• Coach developers through code reviews, design conversations, and technical guidance
• Contribute to project planning, estimation, and continuous improvement efforts
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and high engineering performance

• Azure
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• Support
• Java
• Kafka
• MongoDB
• MySQL
• REST
• Redis
• microservices
• Cloud
• AI
• API
• LESS

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We are a growing technology company in the Indianapolis, IN area seeking a Java Technical Lead to provide hands-on leadership for a critical enterprise application platform. This is a strong opportunity for a senior Java professional who enjoys shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and staying actively involved in development. Remote candidates are welcome, provided they live in the Indianapolis metro area and can attend occasional onsite meetings. We also offer comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability, and ADD coverage, with paid time off for salaried staff. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fair consideration for all qualified applicants.

last updated 33 week of 2026