Lead Java Back-End Engineer
About The Position
We're seeking a seasoned Lead Java Back-End Engineer to lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native solutions within a high-impact investment operations domain. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll collaborate with product owners, architects, and developers to shape technical strategy, drive innovation, and deliver enterprise-grade systems that power critical financial workflows This position can be performed from Merrimack, NH; Westlake, TX; or Lafayette, LA.
Requirements
- 14+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE development with deep expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
- Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and multi-layered enterprise applications.
- Strong command of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools and practices (GitHub, Jenkins, uDeploy, Git strategies).
- Solid understanding of relational databases (DB2, Oracle), SQL, and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA).
- Experience resolving complex technical challenges across distributed systems and hybrid cloud environments.
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and elevating engineering teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in financial services, especially investment operations, NAV, or fund accounting systems.
- Familiarity with alternative investments (e.g., derivatives, private equity, liquid alts).
- Exposure to tools like SonarQube, ServiceNow, and HP Operations Orchestration.
- Agile delivery experience and a track record of driving process improvements
Responsibilities
- Design and build robust, scalable solutions aligned with enterprise technology standards and cloud-first strategies.
- Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural and design decisions that drive performance, resiliency, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business needs into elegant, high-performing software solutions.
- Guide and mentor developers, ensuring engineering excellence through code reviews, testing best practices, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, observability, and deployment automation.
- Contribute to process optimization and delivery velocity through agile practices and engineering leadership
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and Well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
