Lead Java Developer - Full time only

Alpha Silicon - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Java Developer position is a full-time role based in San Diego, CA, focused on developing and managing Java applications with a strong emphasis on AWS services and DevOps practices. The role requires extensive technical expertise in Java development, event-driven architectures, and container management, along with strong collaboration skills to work effectively with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Java applications using JDK 1.7 and 1.8.
• Utilize AWS native services such as EC2, API Gateway, S3, SQS, SNS, ECS, and CloudWatch.
• Implement event-driven architectures and manage applications based on these paradigms.
• Manage code repository effectively using Git or Bitbucket, including merging and unmerging code.
• Coordinate with external partners for seamless integration and communication.
• Oversee container management using Kubernetes, EKS, or similar frameworks.
• Set up, configure, and troubleshoot Docker environments.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Nexus Repository Manager.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues through strong troubleshooting and analysis skills.
• Ensure efficient development environments through local setup and debugging.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Java development (JDK 1.7 and 1.8).
• Extensive experience with AWS native services.
• Proven experience with event-driven architectures.
• Expertise in code repository management with Git or Bitbucket.
• Strong experience with third-party collaboration and communication.
• Proficient in container management with Kubernetes or similar frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Docker.
• Extensive DevOps CI/CD experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and analysis skills.
• Experience with Agile methodology.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the insurance domain.
• Basic knowledge of Python.
• Core Java knowledge and experience with Hibernate, JPA.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Datadog.
• Understanding of the insurance policy lifecycle.