What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Software Engineer - Java position at Government Systems Technologies Inc. (GSTi)?
Job Details
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer - Java
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Contract
Job Description:
- Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks Implement and optimize Redis data structures (caching, pub/sub, data persistence) to support low-latency, high-throughput use cases Produce clean, maintainable, and well-tested code (unit, integration, and performance tests)
- Collaborate with DevOps to containerize services (Docker), deploy on Kubernetes, and automate CI/CD pipelines Troubleshoot, profile, and tune application performance, memory usage, and concurrency issues
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to backlog grooming Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in code reviews, design sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums
- Drive technical design discussions and contribute to architectural roadmaps
Required Qualifications
- 6-8 years of professional Java backend development experience
- Strong expertise in Redis (caching patterns, cluster setup, replication, persistence strategies)
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with message-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) Expertise in Git, build tools (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Background in financial services or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, encryption, vulnerability scanning) Contribution .
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