Tech Lead Java Developer

About Ascendion

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

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Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the RolePosition Details:Job Title: Tech Lead - Java Developer Location: Columbus, OH or Plano, TX (Onsite - 5 Days/Week)

Job Overview:Required Technical Skills

• 10-12+ years of experience in software development and technical leadership.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Java-based microservices.
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture.
• Good experience with PostgreSQL/database design, migration, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation.
• Good understanding of QA automation tools and continuous testing practices.
• Experience in legacy application modernization and cloud migration projects.
• Strong understanding of application performance, scalability, availability, and resiliency.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement Java-based microservices architecture and support UI transformation initiatives.
• Drive application decomposition, service design, API integration, and cloud-native architecture.
• Lead PostgreSQL database migration, optimization, and data integration activities.
• Design and implement scalable, highly available, and resilient AWS solutions.
• Drive CI/CD, DevOps automation, infrastructure automation, and deployment processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Java, AWS, QA, and DevOps team members.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, business teams, and other engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Location

Columbus, OH or Plano, TX

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000-$170,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [paid parking/public transportation].

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