Lead Full Stack Java Developer

Global Financial Firm located in Tampa, FL has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Lead Full Stack Java Developer

Pay Rate Range: $ 84.00 - $ 89.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React).
• Drive end-to-end ownership of application delivery, from requirements and design through development, testing, and deployment.
• Define and enforce best practices for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of technology solutions with business objectives.
• Resolve complex, high-impact technical challenges through deep analysis of business processes, system flows, and industry standards.
• Provide architectural guidance and ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and high-performing.
• Lead development of microservices, APIs (REST/GraphQL), and cloud-native solutions.
• Utilize advanced understanding of data structures, object-oriented design, and system integration patterns.
• Drive innovation through adoption of modern development practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers, providing technical leadership and oversight.
• Contribute to strategic planning by identifying opportunities for system enhancements and process optimization.
• Ensure adherence to risk, governance, and compliance standards, proactively identifying and managing system and operational risks.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of software development experience, with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React).
• Proven experience designing and building scalable full stack and microservices-based architectures.
• Advanced understanding of application architecture principles, design patterns, and system integration.
• Strong knowledge of backend development, API design, and distributed systems.
• Front-end expertise in building modern, responsive user interfaces using Angular/React, HTML5, and CSS.
• Deep experience with SQL/PLSQL and relational databases (Oracle preferred).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, OpenShift).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in development workflows.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as JIRA.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.