JAVA Tech Lead

Role Summary

looking for a Java Tech Lead to lead development squads building enterprise Java applications at Edward Jones. The candidate will bring expert-level Java and Spring Boot skills, combined with strong team leadership, code quality ownership, and the ability to guide the team through complex technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a squad of Java engineers in design, development, and delivery of features
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and architectural best practices
• Design and build microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Work with ReactJS for full stack feature delivery where required
• Manage MongoDB and relational database design and queries
• Guide the team on Kafka integration and CI/CD pipeline best practices (Jenkins)
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and QA engineers
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level team members
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and onshore teams on delivery progress

Skills & Experience Required

• 8+ years of Java development experience with 3+ years in a tech lead role
• Expert proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices
• Advanced proficiency in ReactJS and MongoDB
• Advanced understanding of Agile delivery practices
• Working knowledge of Kafka and Jenkins CI/CD
• Strong team handling and stakeholder communication skills
• Financial Services domain experience is a plus

Note: Candidates must demonstrate strong team leadership and communication skills in addition to technical depth.