Java Full stack Lead Developer Vice President

Job Posting: Java Full-stack Lead Developer – Vice President

As a Java Full-stack Lead Developer, Vice President, you will drive the technical design, development, and delivery of critical Lending applications. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, a commitment to engineering excellence, and the ability to mentor developers within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Application Development: Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable Java and Spring Boot solutions.
• Ensure Code Quality: Perform comprehensive unit, integration, and performance testing (JUnit, Mockito). Conduct thorough peer code reviews.
• Architect & Design: Contribute to architectural evolution, specializing in microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ). Design and develop application components with minimal assistance.
• Data Management: Utilize RDBMS (SQL, PL/SQL) expertise and NoSQL database familiarity.
• Technical Mentorship: Serve as an SME to stakeholders and mentor junior developers. Evaluate and adopt new tools and approaches to improve delivery.
• Collaboration & Execution: Work effectively with global development teams to deliver business solutions.
• Security & Compliance: Analyze applications for vulnerabilities. Apply OAuth2, token-based security, and API security best practices.
• Risk Management: Appropriately assess and manage risk in technical decisions, ensuring compliance with firm policies and regulations.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of relevant experience in enterprise application development.
• Proven experience in a lead developer or technical lead role.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate.
• Expertise in building microservices, REST APIs (Swagger/OpenAPI), and SOAP integrations keeping API -First as a design principle.
• Experience designing & implementing event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Solid understanding of RDBMS (SQL, PL/SQL) and familiarity with NoSQL databases; caching (Redis) experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OAuth2, token-based security, and API security best practices.
• Prior experience with WebSphere, JSP/Servlets, EJB, and leading application modernization to modern Java/Spring microservices.
• Hands-on experience with advanced AI software engineering tools (e.g., Devin.AI, Copilot).
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and communication skills.
  
  

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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