Java Developer Lead

Ipolarity - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Java Developer Lead position is responsible for leading development efforts on Java projects and Databricks initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables. This role involves overseeing the migration from Java-kettle ETL applications to the Databricks framework and managing both functional and non-functional requirements. The lead will also provide mentorship and technical training to the development team while staying updated on emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts on Java projects and Databricks initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Spearhead the migration from Java-kettle ETL applications to the Databricks framework.
• Utilize a range of technologies including Apache Spark, Databricks SQL, Data Lakehouse, AWS, Java/J2EE, Spring IOC, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Java Restful web services.
• Oversee the management and delivery of both functional and non-functional requirements, focusing on performance, scalability, availability, reliability, and security.
• Deliver and coordinate technical training and mentorship to the development team.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and standards, assessing their applicability to ongoing projects.
• Engage in continuous learning and application of coding and development practices.
• Conduct code reviews, evaluate documents, plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Provide extended application deployment support for product releases.
• Offer technical/business overviews and technical training to the team.
• Mentor team members on new technologies and practices.
• Participate in design and solution discussions, emphasizing maintainability and performance.
• Collaborate with various teams for synchronization on common features.

Requirements

• Bachelors/masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in Java and data engineering projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in Java/J2EE, Spring frameworks (IOC, MVC, ORM, JDBC, Batch, Security), and AKKA Framework.
• Experienced in Angular JS, LDAP, IBM WebSphere, HP Fortify Audit Workbench, Linux.
• Skilled in Apache Tomcat, Maven, Ant, Camel Build tools.
• Knowledgeable in HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, Boot Strap, Adobe Flex3/4.
• Familiar with Oracle, SQL Server Databases, Apache Kafka, KConnect, KStreams, Attunity Qlik reporting tool.
• Competent in MongoDB, H2 database, State Street Cloud Controller platform.
• Proficient in IBM MQ, JMS, Active MQ, Rabbit MQ, RTC Build tools, Jenkins, Jasper reports.