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MDAEdge

Java Lead

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

MDAEdge is a company seeking a Java Lead to translate business and functional requirements into designs. The role requires extensive programming experience in Java Spring Boot and a strong ...

TriOptus LLC

App Dev - Java - Lead

VA · On-site

App Dev - Java - Lead Job Location: McLean, Virginia Job Type: Contract - Must-haves: * Java * Microservices * Rest API's * Spring Boot * AWS - ECS - Lambda'

Stellar IT Group

Java Lead Services Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

Java Lead Services Engineer Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid - must be onsite Day 1 if relocating) Type: 6-month contract-to-hire Position Summary We are seeking a Java Lead Services Engineer to provide ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Java Lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

Looking for Java Lead with MongoDB .2. Job Summary :with primary skill as Node js MongoDB Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.Ensuring optimal performance of the central ...

Wipro Limited

Java Lead

Tampa, FL · On-site

$60K - $135K/yr

Java Lead City: Tampa State/Province: Florida Posting Start Date: 9/10/25 Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on ...

krg technology inc

Java Lead

Alpharetta, GA

Years of Experience - 7+ Mandatory Skills - Java, Hibernate , Spring , Maven , Junit Good Communication skill, Onsite experience Team Lead will be responsible for technically leading the software ...

360 IT Professionals

Java Lead

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Java Lead Location: Philadelphia, PA Duration : 6-12 months Role : Deliver design from the architecture available Convert User stories into technical designs and/or address this with the off-shore ...

MM International

Java Lead with Python

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Title: Java Lead with Python exp/Knowledge Locations: Charlotte, NC & Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid), (3 days onsite/2 wfh) Duration: 6+ Months Contract Required Skills: Java with Python - Lead level ...

Atria Group LLC

Lead Java Developer

Dallas, TX

Company Description Atria IT is looking for an experienced Senior Java L ead/Developer to lead a Java technical design and development project. Candidate should have very strong communication and ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Java Lead

Radnor, PA · On-site

Java Lead Radnor PA 3 Years No C2C at this moment, any visa works 1. Team Lead - manage relationships with client and workflow with resources; team size 4-5 individuals. 2. Communications 3. Java ...

US Tech Solutions

Java Lead

Windsor, CT · On-site

In the role of Technology Lead, you will interface with key stakeholders and apply your technical ... Qualifications At least 4 years of experience in Java Technologies (Java, Java EE, Spring At least ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Java Lead

Loudoun, VA · On-site

Java Lead McLean, VA 08+ Months W2 Only, no C2C at this moment any visa is okay. Description: Middleware Platform Engineer (MPE) Middleware Platform Engineers are full stack developers capable of ...

USM

Technical Java Lead

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Technical Java Lead Location - Indianapolis, IN Duration - 3 years !! MUST HAVE SKILLS - Lead experience, core Java, Spring, Spring MVC, JavaScript (heavy experience with this), Agile* Top Three ...

Xforia, Inc.

Java Lead

Columbus, OH · On-site

Java FSD (Kafka, Gaia Kubernetes Platform, Splunk, IntelliJ) with Cassandra DB knowledge Traditional Java Developer with cassandra Familiary with Kafka, Gaia Kubernetes Platform, Splunk, IntelliJ ...

Arka Infotech Inc

Sr. Java Lead Developer

New York, NY · Hybrid

We are looking for Strong Java Lead for NYC location for long term contract. May require a F2F interview. Looking for locals Skills needed are Java, Azure, S3. Candidate can work 3 days onsite and 2 ...

Virtusa

Java Lead

Wilmington, DE

... Java Development ability to create medium or large sized Java web applications from start to finish on their own This includes but is not limited to the following client interaction validating ...

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To thrive as a Java Lead, you need advanced proficiency in Java programming, strong understanding of software architecture, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with frameworks like Spring, build tools such as Maven or Gradle, and experience with version control systems like Git are typically required, along with relevant certifications like Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills for mentoring teams and managing projects. These skills ensure the successful delivery of robust, scalable applications and foster high-performing development teams.

How does a Java Lead typically balance hands-on coding responsibilities with team leadership and project management tasks?

As a Java Lead, you will often split your time between writing code and overseeing the technical direction of your team. While you remain actively involved in architecting solutions, conducting code reviews, and solving complex technical problems, you also coordinate project deliverables, mentor junior developers, and facilitate communication between stakeholders. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong time management skills and the ability to delegate tasks effectively, ensuring project progress while supporting team growth and maintaining code quality.

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Java Leads are experienced software professionals responsible for leading teams in the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications. They oversee the technical aspects of projects, guide junior developers, ensure coding standards are met, and coordinate with other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Java Leads also play a key role in architectural decisions and help resolve complex technical challenges within a project.
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Java - Lead at Chicago, IL _5 Days Onsite

BI-Commercial

Chicago, IL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Role: Java - Lead

Location: Chicago, IL

Experience: 10+ Years    "Skillset: Java microservices, Kafka, AI/ML, AWS

Java Lead:  An Lead has an “end to end product” mindset - design, implementation, testing and deployment

Design and developer application using Core Java Design and developer application using J2EE.

Experience in J2EE design patterns

Create/consume Rest APIs & Microservices

Experience with AI/ML

Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins

Experience with Junit/Mockito

Experience with database (SQL/No-SQL_

Experience with Agile, Jira, Git Experience with Kafka/Kubernetes

Experience with Cloud AWS – EKS, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, Dynamo DB, S3, IAM, Route 53, ELB, SNS, SQS,

Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK), Cloud Watch"          Java microservices, Kafka, AI/ML, AWS