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Hiring Type : Full Time
Job Summary
We are looking for an accomplished
Java Technical Lead
with
1012 years of experience
in designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications. This role requires
deep hands-on technical expertise , leadership in driving engineering best practices, and the ability to guide teams through
complex architectural decisions . The ideal candidate will have
full-stack proficiency in Java technologies, strong database skills (Oracle, RDS) , and
cloud-native development experience in AWS . You will also serve as a
technical mentor , ensuring your team grows in both technical capability and delivery maturity. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Lead
end-to-end solution design
for new features and applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. Conduct
architectural reviews
in collaboration with domain experts and align with enterprise architecture standards. Maintain
technology roadmaps
for Java-based systems and propose modernization strategies (e.g., microservices, containerization). Evaluate and integrate emerging tools, frameworks, and patterns into the technology stack. Drive
proof-of-concepts (POCs)
for new initiatives and technologies. Hands-On Development Write
high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code
in
Java (Java 8/11/17)
using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices patterns. Implement
AWS Lambda functions ,
cron jobs , and other serverless components for event-driven architectures. Develop and optimize
SQL queries
and stored procedures for Oracle and Amazon RDS. Participate in
debugging, performance tuning, and incident resolution
for production systems. Design and maintain
AWS CI/CD pipelines
using CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy. Manage
cloud infrastructure
for high availability, security, and disaster recovery. Integrate automated testing into the pipeline (unit, integration, and performance tests). Monitor application health using AWS CloudWatch, setting up alerts and dashboards. Code Quality & Governance Conduct
code reviews
to ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization. Define and enforce
coding guidelines , branching strategies, and release processes. Collaborate with QA to ensure test coverage and defect resolution before releases. Maintain project documentation and knowledge base in
Confluence . Coach and mentor developers on
design patterns, cloud best practices, and clean coding principles . Provide
constructive feedback and career development support
to team members. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration Work closely with
Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Architects
to translate business requirements into technical designs. Engage with
DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams
to ensure smooth releases. Act as a
point of escalation
for technical issues and blockers within the team. Communicate technical risks, dependencies, and timelines to senior management. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelors/masters degree in computer science , Information Technology, or related discipline. 1012 years
of progressive experience in software development, with
3+ years in a leadership role . Strong expertise in: Java (Java 8/11/17) , Spring Boot, REST API development, microservices architecture. Databases : Oracle, Amazon RDS (design, performance tuning, query optimization). Familiarity with containerization tools ( Docker, Kubernetes ) is a plus. Solid understanding of
software architecture, design patterns, and clean code principles . Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Preferred Skills AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, Developer, or DevOps Engineer). Knowledge of
performance monitoring, profiling tools , and
cloud cost optimization . Experience in
multi-region, high-availability application deployments . Exposure to front-end frameworks (React, Angular) for full-stack context. Mentorship mindset
committed to developing the skills of team members. Decision-making ability
under pressure with a balance of technical depth and business context. Strong collaboration skills
across geographically distributed teams. Change champion
promoting adoption of modern tools, processes, and agile practices. Proactive problem solver
with a bias towards action and delivery. Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
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Java Technical Lead
with
1012 years of experience
in designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications. This role requires
deep hands-on technical expertise , leadership in driving engineering best practices, and the ability to guide teams through
complex architectural decisions . The ideal candidate will have
full-stack proficiency in Java technologies, strong database skills (Oracle, RDS) , and
cloud-native development experience in AWS . You will also serve as a
technical mentor , ensuring your team grows in both technical capability and delivery maturity. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Lead
end-to-end solution design
for new features and applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. Conduct
architectural reviews
in collaboration with domain experts and align with enterprise architecture standards. Maintain
technology roadmaps
for Java-based systems and propose modernization strategies (e.g., microservices, containerization). Evaluate and integrate emerging tools, frameworks, and patterns into the technology stack. Drive
proof-of-concepts (POCs)
for new initiatives and technologies. Hands-On Development Write
high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code
in
Java (Java 8/11/17)
using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices patterns. Implement
AWS Lambda functions ,
cron jobs , and other serverless components for event-driven architectures. Develop and optimize
SQL queries
and stored procedures for Oracle and Amazon RDS. Participate in
debugging, performance tuning, and incident resolution
for production systems. Design and maintain
AWS CI/CD pipelines
using CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy. Manage
cloud infrastructure
for high availability, security, and disaster recovery. Integrate automated testing into the pipeline (unit, integration, and performance tests). Monitor application health using AWS CloudWatch, setting up alerts and dashboards. Code Quality & Governance Conduct
code reviews
to ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization. Define and enforce
coding guidelines , branching strategies, and release processes. Collaborate with QA to ensure test coverage and defect resolution before releases. Maintain project documentation and knowledge base in
Confluence . Coach and mentor developers on
design patterns, cloud best practices, and clean coding principles . Provide
constructive feedback and career development support
to team members. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration Work closely with
Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Architects
to translate business requirements into technical designs. Engage with
DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams
to ensure smooth releases. Act as a
point of escalation
for technical issues and blockers within the team. Communicate technical risks, dependencies, and timelines to senior management. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelors/masters degree in computer science , Information Technology, or related discipline. 1012 years
of progressive experience in software development, with
3+ years in a leadership role . Strong expertise in: Java (Java 8/11/17) , Spring Boot, REST API development, microservices architecture. Databases : Oracle, Amazon RDS (design, performance tuning, query optimization). Familiarity with containerization tools ( Docker, Kubernetes ) is a plus. Solid understanding of
software architecture, design patterns, and clean code principles . Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Preferred Skills AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, Developer, or DevOps Engineer). Knowledge of
performance monitoring, profiling tools , and
cloud cost optimization . Experience in
multi-region, high-availability application deployments . Exposure to front-end frameworks (React, Angular) for full-stack context. Mentorship mindset
committed to developing the skills of team members. Decision-making ability
under pressure with a balance of technical depth and business context. Strong collaboration skills
across geographically distributed teams. Change champion
promoting adoption of modern tools, processes, and agile practices. Proactive problem solver
with a bias towards action and delivery. Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Information Technology Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Photon by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified about new Java Specialist jobs in
Dallas, TX . Java Developer/Sr Developer, IT Applications
Software Engineer Internal Applications
Associate Developer/Developer, IT Applications
Dallas, TX $140,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago Dallas, TX $93,000.00-$128,000.00 14 hours ago Addison, TX $84,000.00-$120,000.00 16 hours ago Software Engineer I - Java (Richardson, TX)
Irving, TX $130,000.00-$145,000.00 2 months ago Dallas, TX $83,912.00-$120,000.00 3 days ago Entry-Level Software Developer (In-Office Irving, Texas)
Irving, TX $42,000.00-$53,000.00 1 month ago Dallas, TX $120,000.00-$145,000.00 1 month ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr