About the Role: Java Technical Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Technical Lead to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a local-only hybrid role with a contract duration of 12+ months. As the Technical Lead, you will drive customer discussions, deliver technical solutions, and provide leadership across onshore and offshore development teams.

The role requires strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Spring Boot, and offshore coordination. You will balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities for Java Technical Lead

Requirements & Design

Lead technical solutioning and architectural discussions with stakeholders.
Review functional and technical requirements, identify risks, and propose solutions.

Coding & Review

Spend 50% of your time coding and 50% reviewing code to resolve complex issues.
Ensure scalable, high-quality code through peer reviews and mentoring.

Integration & Testing

Guarantee seamless deployments across environments.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to enforce CI/CD best practices.

Feature Definition & Collaboration

Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Business Analysts to define features.
Collaborate with business teams to identify opportunities for improvements.

Team Leadership

Coordinate work across onshore and offshore teams.
Mentor junior developers, enforce coding standards, and share best practices.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

Certification: GCP Professional Architect Certification (preferred).
Cloud Expertise: 2+ years designing and deploying solutions in GCP (GKE, VPC, Load Balancers, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, IAM, DataProc, DataFlow, Stackdriver).
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform (preferred).
Programming: 10–12 years in Java/J2EE development with Spring Boot, Spring XD, Hibernate.
Big Data: Hands-on experience with Hadoop and Apache Spark.
DevOps & CI/CD: Proficiency with Jenkins and related tools.
Architecture: Ability to define and lead technical approaches for business challenges.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, analytical problem-solving, adaptability, and proven leadership qualities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Azure or AWS in addition to GCP.
Exposure to PaaS and SaaS environments.

Work Model

Location: Atlanta, GA – Local candidates only.
Hybrid: Combination of on-site presence and remote work.
Duration: 12+ months with potential extension.

Why This Role?

This opportunity allows you to work on enterprise-grade cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and GCP. You will lead technical direction, guide offshore teams, and build large-scale data infrastructures that directly impact client success.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Java Technical Lead, apply today and lead cutting-edge projects in Atlanta.

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FAQs – Java Technical Lead Role

1. What is the location for this role?
Atlanta, Georgia. Local candidates only due to hybrid requirements.

2. Is this position hybrid?
Yes, the role requires a mix of onsite and remote work.

3. How long is the contract?
12+ months with potential extensions.

4. What cloud expertise is required?
Strong GCP experience with services like GKE, VPC, IAM, BigQuery, and DataProc.

5. Is certification mandatory?
GCP Professional Architect certification is preferred but not mandatory.

6. What programming skills are required?
10–12 years of Java/J2EE with Spring Boot, Spring XD, and Hibernate.

7. Will I be coding or managing?
The role is 50% coding and 50% reviewing/managing technical delivery.

8. What big data tools are expected?
Experience with Hadoop and Apache Spark.

9. Is DevOps knowledge necessary?
Yes, hands-on experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines is required.

10. Will I need to coordinate with offshore teams?
Yes, offshore coordination is a key part of this role.

11. What kind of leadership is expected?
Mentoring junior developers, reviewing code, and ensuring best practices.

12. Do I need experience with IaC tools?
Yes, Terraform experience is highly preferred.

13. Is experience with Azure or AWS helpful?
Yes, exposure to other cloud platforms is considered a plus.

14. Who will I collaborate with?
Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and technical teams.

15. How do I apply?
Apply through the internal job portal or connect on LinkedIn for career discussions.

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