Lead Software Engineer ( Java developer )

System One - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Lead Software Engineer position is a contract role focused on Java development within the banking and financial services sector. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in Agile/Scrum methodologies, and involves mentoring junior developers while collaborating with product owners. The position is hybrid, requiring candidates to be local or willing to relocate to specified cities.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain Java/J2EE applications using Spring Boot and Spring frameworks.
• Implement microservices architecture and design RESTful APIs.
• Write and execute JUnit tests to ensure code quality.
• Utilize Oracle and PL/SQL for database management.
• Manage continuous integration and deployment processes using Jenkins.
• Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in software development, particularly in Java.
• Strong background in banking or financial services technology.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring frameworks, and Spring Batch.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Ability to write and implement JUnit tests.
• Experience with Oracle and PL/SQL.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with message streaming using Apache Kafka.
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch for search and analytics.

Benefits

• Contract position with potential for extension or conversion to full-time.
• Hybrid work schedule allowing for some remote work.