Lead Java Developer

$135k

Full-time

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.

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Vacancy posted 1 day ago

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