Java Lead Developer

Java Lead Developer

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Job Title: Lead Java Developer

Type: FTE (No Subcontractor)

Mode: Hybrid

Location: Chicago/ Frisco, TX/ Richmond, VA

Job Description: Seeking a Senior Java AWS Developer with strong expertise in Java Spring Boot AWS Kafka Microservices and cloud native application development. The role requires technical leadership architecture ownership mentoring and delivery of scalable secure and high availability enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead application architecture design and technical decision making
• Design and develop microservices and REST APIs using Java 1721 Spring Boot Spring Framework Spring Batch and Hibernate JPA
• Build secure applications utilizing OAuth2 and enterprise security frameworks
• Design deploy and support cloud native solutions on AWS EC2 ECS EKS Lambda CloudWatch EMR Kinesis CDK
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform CloudFormation and Ansible
• Build CICD pipelines using Jenkins GitLab CI or similar tools
• Drive containerization and orchestration using Docker Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Develop event driven solutions using Kafka RabbitMQ IBM MQ and Kinesis
• Design and optimize databases including Oracle PostgreSQL DynamoDB and NoSQL platforms
• Lead production support incident management performance tuning and system monitoring using Splunk Datadog Dynatrace and CloudWatch
• Mentor teams conduct code reviews and collaborate with architects product owners and business stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Expert in Java 1721 Spring Boot Spring Framework Hibernate JPA and Microservices Architecture
• Extensive AWS cloud development and solution design experience
• Strong hands on experience with Kafka and distributed systems
• Expertise in CICD DevOps release automation Docker Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs TDD JUnit BDD Cucumber Karate and Drools Rule Engine
• Advanced SQL database design and performance optimization skills
• Experience leading Agile Scrum teams
• Linux administration and shell scripting knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Developer Certification
• Experience with React or Angular
• Exposure to large-scale distributed platforms and cloud modernization initiatives
• Hands-on Open Shift Kubernetes administration experience
• Experience in Financial Services Banking or Payments domains

Soft Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
• Ability to influence architecture and technology decisions
• Strong ownership accountability and problem solving skills

Experience Level: 12 to 15 years of software engineering experience

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: [$106230 to $145000] Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada) Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada) Life and disability insurance Employee assistance programs Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

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