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Hirekeyz Inc

Java AWS Lead

Columbus, OH · On-site

Java AWS Lead Location: Columbus OH / Plano, TX / Wilmington, DE Job Type: W-2/Full Time An FSD ... back-end developer role Design and developer application using Core Java Design and developer ...

AssetWatch, Inc.

Backend Engineer

Dublin, OH · Remote

As we enter the next phase of rapid growth, we are seeking people to help lead the journey. The ... Automate CI/CD pipelines, enhancing developer efficiency and ensuring seamless deployments. * Work ...

Imaginex

Confluent Kafka Lead & Python Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Developer to serve as the Confluent Kafka Lead for our ... Build and maintain scalable backend microservices using Python to support real-time data processing ...

Maven LLC

Ruby Developer - Team Lead

Columbus, OH · On-site

We have a Direct Hire opportunity for a Ruby Developer - Team Lead in Columbus, OH ... The Developer is responsible for both front end and back-end development tasks, including database ...

SmartIPlace

UI/UX Developer[onsite]

Columbus, OH · On-site

Work closely with backend developers to integrate front-end components. 10.   Participate in ... lead discussions and creative activities, and build consensus while dealing with ambiguity. 15 ...

OCLC, Inc.

Lead Software Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

Bridging both front and backend are complex search and discovery needs. Delivering on all of these ... As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading software development initiatives.

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Java Team Lead - Backend Engineering

Purple Drive

Columbus, OH • On-site

$47.25 - $61.25/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor a backend engineering team, fostering technical ownership and collaboration.

  • Architect and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot following SOLID principles.

  • Drive test automation strategies and ensure best practices in automated testing, CI/CD, and observability.

Job description

Overview:
Java Team Lead - Backend Engineering
Role Overview:
Lead a backend engineering team, combining technical expertise with people management. Drive delivery, innovation, and excellence in cloud-native architectures, container orchestration, observability, data processing, test automation, and AI/ML initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and mentor a backend team, fostering technical ownership and collaboration.
Architect and implement scalable microservices (Java, Spring Boot) using SOLID principles.
Build event-driven systems with Apache Kafka.
Drive robust test automation strategies, ensuring high coverage and reliability.
Identify and automate manual processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
Ensure best practices: automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and secure coding.
Deploy cloud-native apps (AWS, Azure, GCP) using infrastructure-as-code.
Implement containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Integrate observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Splunk).
Lead/contribute to AI/ML projects with data scientists and ML engineers.
Design batch processing and ETL pipelines (Spring Batch, Apache Spark).
Use data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for reporting.
Identify and resolve technical risks and performance issues.
Advocate for AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
Collaborate on architecture, standards, and delivery milestones.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
12+ years backend development (Java, Spring Boot) in distributed environments.
Advanced microservices, RESTful API, and service orchestration expertise.
Deep experience with Apache Kafka and distributed systems concepts.
Proven engineering team leadership and mentoring.
Experience with pair programming and collaborative development.
Extensive experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, contract, end-to-end).
Demonstrated history of automating manual workflows and processes.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
DevOps proficiency: Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native deployments.
Hands-on with AWS, Azure, or GCP; infrastructure automation.
Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Splunk).
Batch/data processing: Apache Spark, Spring Batch.
Data visualization: Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
Exposure to AI/ML projects and model integration.
Strong communication and stakeholder management.

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