Senior Java Developer & Team Lead (Java 21 & Node.js)
Job #: 25-05396
Pay Rate: Not Specified
Job type: contractor
Location: Orlando, FL
Pay Rate: Not Specified
Job type: contractor
Location: Orlando, FL
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong leadership skills to lead and manage a team of 10+ developers specializing in Java 21 and Node.js technologies. This role requires a seasoned developer with extensive hands-on experience in problem-solving, designing scalable solutions, and mentoring technical teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about coding, thrives in dynamic environments, and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions while managing a team.
Key Responsibilities
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of 10+ developers with expertise in Java 21 and Node.js, ensuring collaboration and high performance.
• Hands-on Development: Actively contribute to the design, development, and review of complex, scalable, and secure applications using Java 21 as the primary technology stack, alongside Node.js.
• Problem Solving: Act as the technical authority to resolve challenging development and architectural issues quickly and effectively.
• Code Quality & Standards: Enforce high coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices, design patterns, and industry standards.
• Technical Guidance: Mentor and guide team members to enhance their technical and problem-solving skills.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Project Management: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Required Skills:
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java development, including expertise in Java 21 (latest features like pattern matching, virtual threads, and records).
• Strong exposure to Node.js, including APIs, server-side development, and third-party integrations.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable RESTful APIs.
• Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous programming.
• Expertise in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience debugging and optimizing performance issues.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
Leadership & Collaboration
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and managing a team of 10+ developers.
• Ability to create a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder interaction and team coordination.
Other Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like JIRA.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Hands-on experience with serverless architectures or event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Redis.
Key Responsibilities
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of 10+ developers with expertise in Java 21 and Node.js, ensuring collaboration and high performance.
• Hands-on Development: Actively contribute to the design, development, and review of complex, scalable, and secure applications using Java 21 as the primary technology stack, alongside Node.js.
• Problem Solving: Act as the technical authority to resolve challenging development and architectural issues quickly and effectively.
• Code Quality & Standards: Enforce high coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices, design patterns, and industry standards.
• Technical Guidance: Mentor and guide team members to enhance their technical and problem-solving skills.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Project Management: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Required Skills:
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java development, including expertise in Java 21 (latest features like pattern matching, virtual threads, and records).
• Strong exposure to Node.js, including APIs, server-side development, and third-party integrations.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable RESTful APIs.
• Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous programming.
• Expertise in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience debugging and optimizing performance issues.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
Leadership & Collaboration
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and managing a team of 10+ developers.
• Ability to create a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder interaction and team coordination.
Other Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like JIRA.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Hands-on experience with serverless architectures or event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Redis.