Java Full Stack Developer - Lead (Capital Markets)

Techstra Solutions•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Lead Java Full Stack Developer to join our technology team at a leading retail bank. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade custom microservice applications using modern Java technologies and Angular framework. You will lead development efforts on mission-critical applications such as invoice automation platforms while mentoring development team members and driving technical excellence.

Requirements

8+ years of professional software development experience with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior role
Experience with development in highly regulated environments. Capital Markets preferred.
Strong expertise in Java 11+ and Spring Boot framework for microservices development
Proven experience building microservices architecture with RESTful APIs
Strong proficiency in Angular (Angular 12+ preferred) for front-end development
Expert knowledge of Mongo and Oracle databases including SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning
Solid understanding of microservices design patterns (Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, Service Discovery, etc.)
Experience with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with IBM MQ or other message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Experience with Spring Cloud components (Config Server, Eureka, Zuul/Gateway)
Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Spring Security
Experience with test automation frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma)
Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Dynatrace, AppDynamics)
Understanding of API management platforms (Rest/Informatica)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with banking/financial services applications

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development of custom microservice-based applications using Java Spring Boot and Angular
Design and implement scalable, resilient microservices architecture for enterprise applications
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate microservices with internal and external systems
Build responsive, user-friendly front-end applications using Angular framework
Design and optimize Oracle database schemas, stored procedures, and queries
Lead technical design sessions and create architectural documentation
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to development team members
Mentor junior and mid-level developers on technical skills and development methodologies
Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions
Implement CI/CD pipelines and promote DevOps practices
Perform application performance tuning and optimization
Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support
Ensure security best practices and compliance standards are met
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Drive technical innovation and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption