Java API Tech Lead

CGI•Dallas, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Tech Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance, end-to-end web applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, microservices architecture, modern frontend frameworks, API development, and cloud-native technologies. This role requires strong technical leadership, full stack hands-on development expertise, and the ability to guide teams through complex engineering challenges across both backend and frontend layers. The candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, ensure adherence to engineering best practices, and oversee end-to-end solution delivery and quality. This position is located at our client site five days a week in Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, or Dallas, TX. For this role, employer sponsorship of immigration related visa and/or green card status as part of the PERM process will not be available.

Requirements

8–12 years of experience building enterprise applications using Java / J2EE / Spring ecosystem.
Strong experience in full stack development, including backend (Java, Spring Boot) and frontend (Angular, React, or similar frameworks).
Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs and Microservices architectures.
Experience working with modern UI technologies such as Angular (2+), React, or Vue.js, along with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA.
Experience with containerization (Docker), Kubernetes, and OpenShift platforms.
Strong knowledge of event-driven architecture using Kafka or similar messaging systems.
Experience with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or MongoDB.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Strong understanding of application security, authentication (OAuth/JWT), and secure coding practices.
Experience in integrating frontend applications with backend APIs at scale.
Proven ability to lead teams, mentor developers, and drive technical excellence and delivery.
Strong collaboration and communication skills in distributed Agile teams.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Angular
Docker
J2EE
Java
Kubernetes
React
JavaScript
Spring Boot
SQL

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering high-quality full stack technical solutions across UI and backend layers.
Drive architecture and roadmap for microservices-based backend and modern frontend frameworks.
Provide innovative solutions to complex technical challenges and drive business outcomes.
Provide technical leadership in Java/Spring Boot backend and frontend frameworks (Angular/React).
Mentor and guide team members to develop scalable, maintainable, and high-quality code.
Work in an Agile environment and adapt to changing business requirements and priorities.
Stay hands-on with development to design, build, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Collaborate closely with leadership, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ensure proper test strategy, automation coverage, and defect resolution processes across the stack.
Drive adoption of best practices in coding, CI/CD, security, and performance optimization.
Lead design discussions and contribute to UI/UX improvements and system scalability.
Oversee integration across multiple systems and ensure seamless end-to-end functionality.