Java Lead Developer, New Jersey

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java AWS Lead Developer to join our growing team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying robust and scalable applications on the AWS cloud platform. You will lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance and mentorship, while also contributing hands-on to the development process. This role requires a deep understanding of Java (specifically Java 8 and beyond), AWS services, and best practices for cloud-native development, including serverless architectures.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship.

Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and secure applications using Java (including leveraging Java 8+ features like Lambda expressions and Streams) and AWS services.

Architect and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS serverless technologies (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB) and containerization (e.g., ECS, EKS).

Develop and deploy AWS Lambda functions for serverless application components.

Collaborate with architects, product owners, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.

Ensure code quality and adherence to best practices through code reviews and static analysis.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Monitor application performance and identify areas for optimization.

Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and Java technologies.

Contribute to the development of technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

8+ years of experience in Java development.

5+ years of experience working with AWS services, including but not limited to:

EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC.

Strong understanding of Java frameworks and technologies, such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.

Proficiency in Java 8 (or later versions) features, including Lambda expressions, Streams, and other functional programming concepts.

Experience with developing and deploying AWS Lambda functions.

Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (ECS, EKS).

Proficiency in building and deploying applications using CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).

Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate).

Experience with serverless architectures.

Knowledge of microservices architecture.

Experience with performance tuning and optimization of Java applications, including Lambda functions.

Familiarity with DevOps practices.

Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).