Lead Java Developer

Kforce's client, a growing technology company in the Indianapolis, IN area is seeking a Java Technical Lead to provide hands-on leadership for a critical enterprise application platform. This role is ideal for a senior Java professional who enjoys architecting solutions, mentoring engineers, and driving software delivery while remaining actively involved in development. Remote candidates are welcome but must reside in the Indianapolis metro area and be available for occasional onsite meetings. Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise software solutions
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures
• Drive the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, shared services, and microservices
• Troubleshoot complex application and production issues
• Establish engineering standards, code quality practices, and release processes
• Mentor developers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical coaching
• Support project planning, estimation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and engineering excellence
• Strong experience in Java application development
• REST API and service development
• Microservices and distributed systems
• MySQL and MongoDB or similar
• Kafka and Redis or similar
• Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Application monitoring, logging, and production support

Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate brings:

• Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams
• Strong experience and success working with stakeholders and customers
• Strong leadership presence and technical credibility
• High emotional intelligence and communication skills
• Ownership mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• Technology Stack: Java, REST APIs, MySQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Microservices, Distributed Systems
• Ability to balance delivery priorities while protecting team health

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical leader who wants to influence architecture, mentor engineers, and help shape a high-performing development organization.