Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Java Development Technical Lead/Architect to provide hands-on technical leadership and strategic direction for a cross-functional Agile team delivering enterprise-grade Java/JEE applications. This role blends architectural oversight, team mentorship, and active full-stack development, with a strong understanding of QA automation practices to ensure high-quality and scalable software solutions. The pay range for this role ranges from $50/hr-$73/hr depending on experience.
The ideal candidate for this position has been a Java team lead for two or more years and is seeking to move into a hybrid development/architecture role. The chosen candidate will be embedded with a development team to lead and architect solutions as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex, scalable full-stack Java/J2EE applications.
· Provide technical direction, mentor team members, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices across development and QA automation.
· Serve as the primary technical liaison for architecture decisions, performance tuning, and systems integration.
· Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, and Automation QA Analysts to align technical delivery with business goals.
· Guide the implementation of microservices, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks (Angular 13+).
· Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution efforts for critical production issues.
· Oversee the adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and version control.
· Ensure proper documentation of technical specifications, design decisions, and system configurations.
· Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and agile mindset within the team.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
· 8+ years of Java/JEE development experience with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
· Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security, Boot, Batch).
· Proficient in frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular (13+).
· Advanced skills in JDBC, JPA/Hibernate, SQL, and RESTful/SOAP Web Services.
· Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
· Deep knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, multi-tiered application architecture, and performance optimization.
· Working knowledge of Shell Scripting, PL/SQL, and experience with UNIX/Linux environments.
· Strong understanding of QA testing lifecycle and collaboration with automation QA teams.
· Familiarity with automation tools like ACCELQ, and integration with CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo/GitHub Actions).
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
· Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server, Liberty, and Oracle RDBMS.
· Prior involvement in large-scale data migration projects.
· Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and Agile planning tools (e.g., Jira).
· Proficiency in creating and maintaining technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
· Experience with performance testing, security best practices, and compliance in enterprise systems.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.