Java Lead

Capgemini • Chicago, IL

2d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Capgemini is seeking a Java Lead to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise applications using Java, microservices, and AWS Cloud technologies. The role involves hands-on work across the software development lifecycle, cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and payment platform integrations. The position is located in Dallas, Texas.

The Java Lead drives architecture and technical decisions, collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports AWS infrastructure deployment and optimization, and promotes engineering best practices through mentoring, automated testing, code reviews, and Sonar analysis. Payments-domain experience is preferred.

The posted base compensation range is $90,000–$115,000 per annum. Capgemini states that regular, full-time employees may receive a benefits package that can include paid time off, company-paid holidays, personal days, sick leave, medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and employee assistance programs. Availability depends on local policy and eligibility.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Java (JDK 17).
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• Strong hands-on experience with microservices architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with JUnit.
• Extensive experience with AWS Cloud Platform and cloud infrastructure.
• Good understanding of PostgreSQL.
• Good understanding of Docker.
• Good understanding of Git, GitHub, and GitLab.
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Good understanding of SonarQube.
• Experience with source code management, branching strategies, and release management.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with testing and performance validation tools such as JMeter and Playwright.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Claude.
• Knowledge of modern DevOps and automation practices.
• Preferred experience in the payments domain, including payment processing, wallet management, third-party payment gateway integrations, and financial transactions and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of cloud-native applications using Java and microservices architecture.
• Develop and maintain applications using JDK 17, Spring Boot, and JUnit.
• Drive architectural and technical decisions for scalable, secure, high-performing solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Support cloud infrastructure deployment and optimization on AWS.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and Sonar analysis.
• Mentor development teams and promote engineering best practices.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation (12–25 days depending on employee grade), company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave, based on policy.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada), subject to local policy and eligibility.
• Retirement savings plans, such as 401(k) in the U.S. or RRSP in Canada, subject to local policy and eligibility.
• Life and disability insurance, subject to local policy and eligibility.
• Employee assistance programs, subject to local policy and eligibility.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed