What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Lead, Software Engineer(ReactJS, Java) position at Vertafore Career Center?
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Tech Lead to drive the design and development of enterprise-level applications. The ideal candidate will be a Java backend specialist with proven expertise in building scalable RESTful services, and hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks like React. This role requires strong analytical and logical skills, design and architecture expertise, and excellent communication abilities to collaborate with stakeholders, guide team members, and deliver high-quality solutions.
As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, reviewing designs, mentoring engineers, and ensuring adherence to best practices in coding, architecture, and delivery.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
o Technical Leadership & Design
· Own the design and architecture of enterprise-grade RESTful services.
· Define coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
· Lead design discussions, code reviews, and solution brainstorming sessions.
· Ensure scalability, performance, and security are integral to system design.
o Development & Delivery
· Develop high-quality, reusable, and maintainable backend services using Java, Spring Boot (or similar frameworks).
· Contribute to frontend development using React or Angular.
· Integrate with databases, APIs, and external systems efficiently.
· Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment, and monitoring processes.
· Ensure delivery of features with quality and on schedule.
o Collaboration & Mentorship
· Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
· Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, guiding them on coding, design, and problem-solving.
· Act as the technical point of contact for cross-functional teams.
· Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex technical details into clear business impact.
o Quality & Continuous Improvement
· Drive adoption of test automation, performance optimization, and monitoring practices.
· Ensure adherence to Agile/SAFe methodologies and contribute to sprint planning.
· Continuously evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve productivity and product quality.