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Lead Java Developer

Princeton IT Services
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026

Job Details

Job Title: Lead Java Developer
Location: Remote in US
Job Type: Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in modern Java frameworks and AWS cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable applications, with a proven ability to work independently and provide technical solutions. Experience in the Retirement and Capital Industry is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement scalable and high-performance Java-based applications.
  • Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and end-to-end solutioning.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
  • Apply Design Patterns and best coding practices to deliver robust solutions.
  • Work with AWS services including ECS, EC2, SQS, and CloudFormation templates.
  • Manage build and deployment pipelines using Jenkins.
  • Ensure high-quality code through code reviews, testing, and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.Required Skills and Experience
  • 10 years of hands-on experience in Java development (Java 8 or above).
  • Strong expertise with Java 8 features, especially lambda expressions and streams.
  • Deep understanding of Spring Framework, including Spring Boot and Spring Batch.
  • Experience in API design and development.
  • Proficiency in AWS services ECS, EC2, SQS, and CloudFormation.
  • Hands-on experience with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and Spring JDBC.
  • Strong understanding of Design Patterns and system design principles.
  • Ability to design and deliver solutions independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Retirement and Capital Industry.
  • Exposure to microservices architecture and cloud-native development.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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