Lead API Java Developer

Job Title: Lead API Java Developer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA / Cleveland, OH / Dallas, TX | 5 days Onsite
Duration: Fulltime

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, maintain, and implement APIs, microservices, and backend components
Lead and manage a team of API developers; provide technical guidance and mentorship
Work with API developers across teams to build scalable features and solutions
Drive API standards, best practices, and service improvements
Develop and unit test Java based RESTful services integrating with external client systems
Review design documents and provide feedback on architecture, approach, and estimates
Create technical designs for new systems and enhancements to existing systems
Translate detailed requirements into functional system designs
Participate in and drive Release Planning activities
Create and manage Change Requests (CRs) for deployments and production releases
Attend and represent the team in Enterprise Release Management (ERM) calls
Support and drive end to end release execution, including deployment and post release validation
Troubleshoot, optimize, and support applications across environments
Work with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Deploy, and Git
Knowledge and hands on experience with API management platforms such as Apigee
Research and recommend libraries, tools, and frameworks to accelerate development
Collaborate closely with internal and external business, design, and technical stakeholders
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple initiatives effectively
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, team members, and cross functional partners
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and understand technical challenges

Requirements/Qualifications:
10+ years of hands on experience in Java/J2EE development, troubleshooting, and deployment (Mandatory)
Hands on experience with modern technologies such as Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
At least 10+ years overall experience Java/J2EE development with REST API, Spring Boot, Angular, XML, JSON, Swagger
8+ years of RESTful or SOAP web services
5+ years Angular, CSS, JavaScript, HTML
5+ years of GitHub, Jenkins and CI/CD server
Experience writing unit tests for JavaScript code
Experience using Agile methodologies for developing application
Experienced with Release Management
Participate in and drive Release Planning activities
Create and manage Change Requests (CRs) for deployments and production releases