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Lead Java Software Engineer

NielsenIQ
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Company Description

Expanding company in a dynamic industry!

Job Description

We have a Lead Java Software Engineer position in Columbus, OH. The position is hybrid, 3 days per week on-site. This is a full-time (non-contracting) position.

They offer a great work/life balance, excellent benefits and neat perks.

ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be providing technical leadership and hands-on development across large-scale, distributed systems that support products globally. They are looking for someone who enjoys designing robust software systems, mentoring others and influencing technical direction while still writing high quality code.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leading the design and delivery of medium to large-scale software from concept through production
  • Architecting scalable systems using modern Java-based frameworks, cloud infrastructure and distributed system patterns
  • Guiding teams through complex technical decisions, system design and implementation trade-offs
  • Mentoring small groups of engineers across teams and levels, acting as a trusted technical leader and sounding board
  • Designing, developing and maintaining backend services using Java, Spring Boot and microservices architectures

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 7 years professional software development, with a minimum of 5 years currently working with Java
  • Strong experience with: Java, Spring Boot and NoSQL Databases
  • Experience building and operating cloud-based applications
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A stable work history

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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