Java Software Engineering Lead - Bala Cynwyd, PA

TMNA Services•Bala Cynwyd, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Java Software Engineering Lead is a technical leader responsible for designing, modernizing, and delivering enterprise Java/JEE solutions. You will lead and mentor developers and partner with business analysts, project managers, QA, and enterprise architects to translate requirements into secure, scalable applications and integrations. You will also drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, DevOps automation, and operational support for Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) and its Group Company customers.

Requirements

10+ years of enterprise application development experience using Java/JEE
3+ years in a technical leadership role (Technical Lead/Technical Architect), mentoring engineers and guiding design decisions
Hands-on development experience using Java 17, Spring, JSF, Hibernate, JavaScript, CSS, and React
API and integration experience using SOAP/REST, including experience integrating with Azure API Management (APIM) or similar gateways
Experience with Agile delivery (e.g., Scrum) and collaborating across cross-functional teams
Strong SQL skills and experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases
Experience developing and deploying applications on platforms such as JBoss and Spring Boot (or similar)
Experience with source control (Git) and branching strategies; familiarity with code quality and delivery tooling (e.g., static analysis, unit testing, CI/CD pipelines)
Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) and integrating them into day-to-day engineering workflows
Experience building microservices and deploying to Kubernetes-based containers
Cloud experience (Azure/AWS) including networking basics, identity, and managed services
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including translating complex requirements into practical designs
Leadership and mentoring capabilities; able to set direction, guide execution, and motivate a team to deliver high-quality outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to provide clear technical consultation to business and IT stakeholders
Working knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) principles and secure integration concepts (e.g., authentication/authorization, SSO, collaboration, portal/integration patterns)
Tooling familiarity: modern IDEs (IntelliJ/Eclipse) and delivery tools such as SonarQube, Azure DevOps, Octopus (or equivalents)
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with strong attention to detail and a collaborative, customer-service mindset

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
P&C insurance industry experience; familiarity with packaged insurance platforms (e.g., Duck Creek, Guidewire, OneShield)

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical leadership for Java/JEE solutions across projects, initiatives, and production support
Partner with business analysts, project managers, architects, and QA to clarify requirements, evaluate options, and make sound design decisions
Lead application design and implementation, including architecture, API integrations (SOAP/REST), and data access layers
Provide technical analysis, effort estimates, and delivery plans for enhancements and new development work
Drive modernization and technical upgrades, including planning, risk management, and execution
Define and enforce engineering standards for code quality, unit testing, peer reviews, documentation, and maintainability
Drive DevOps automation and continuous improvement (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, build/release processes, operational tooling)
Support QA/UAT and deployments across environments; troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner
Participate in proof-of-concepts and technology evaluations, considering enterprise standards, constraints, and emerging technologies
Align to SDLC processes, departmental standards, and internal controls to protect data integrity and system stability
Comply with internal controls needed to perform job functions and administrative responsibilities
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned