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Lead Java Developer

Apolis

Pittsburgh, PA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Automation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Distributed Computing, Document Scanners, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Java, Leadership, Mentoring, Middleware, Offshoring, Operations Processes, Peripheral Hardware, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, PostgreSQL, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Retail, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Telephone Triage, Time Management, Validation Plan
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Role: Lead Java Developer
Location: Remote
Duration: 8+ Months
 
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Level - 4 Lead Engineer
Lead Engineer – POS Managed Services (Level 4)
Highly experienced Lead Engineer with strong Java and backend expertise, responsible for leading support and development activities for critical POS systems in a managed services
environment. This role requires deep technical knowledge, strong ownership, and the ability to lead incident triage, drive architecture discussions, and guide the team in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment involving store systems, device integrations, and cloud/backend platforms.
Responsibilities
  • Lead production incident triage calls and drive issues to resolution across store, backend, and cloud systems
  • Troubleshoot complex issues involving POS applications, backend services, databases, and store devices
  • Support and debug integrations with store peripherals (payment devices, printers, scanners, cash drawers, pin pads, etc.)
  • Design and review solutions for new requirements, enhancements, and system integrations
  • Understand and support deployment architecture across store, cloud, middleware, and backend layers
  • Coordinate with offshore, onshore, vendors, and cross-functional teams during incidents and releases
  • Own multiple workstreams simultaneously and ensure timely resolution of issues
  • Guide and mentor engineers, working hands-on with the team on daily support and development tasks
  • Drive root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes for recurring production issues
  • Participate in release planning, deployment validation, and production readiness activities
  • Ensure system stability during high-volume events, store rollouts, and holiday readiness periods
  • Contribute to improving monitoring, alerting, automation, and operational processes
 
Required Skills
  • Strong Java and backend development / troubleshooting experience
  • Strong SQL / PostgreSQL / relational database expertise
  • Proven experience leading production incident triage sessions
  • Strong understanding of retail or store systems architecture
  • Experience working with device integrations (payment terminals, printers, scanners, cash drawers, peripherals) is an add on.
  • Strong understanding of deployment architecture and distributed systems
  • Experience with cloud platforms (GCP / Kubernetes / GKE or similar)
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, continuously changing environment
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to guide team members and work hands-on with them daily
  • Experience coordinating with offshore teams
  • Self-driven, highly accountable, and able to own multiple critical areas
Nice to Have
  • Retail / POS domain expertise
  • Experience with payment integrations (Adyen / Verifone / Ingenico / payment gateways)
  • Experience in managed services / production support environments
  • Experience designing architecture for new features or integrations
  • Experience with store deployments and large-scale rollouts
  • Experience supporting high-volume retail events / holiday readiness
 
 
 

About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/

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