Lead Java Developer

We have an ambitious goal to migrate a legacy system written in HLASM (High-Level Assembler) from the mainframe to a cloud-based Java environment for one of the largest banks in the USA.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Java Development Team Lead who can help perform the migration of the client platform:

Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, providing guidance, technical support, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Oversee the design, development, and delivery of key components in the new Java system.

Manage day-to-day activities of the development team, ensuring adherence to project timelines, coding standards, and best practices.

Coordinate tasks and priorities across team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements.

Serve as the primary point of contact between the development team and client stakeholders.

Review and provide feedback on code to maintain code quality and optimize performance.

Facilitate team meetings, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups.

Ensure that all technical documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and shared appropriately.

Write Java code following the new architecture.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within the new Java system.

Collaborate with client teams, to ensure alignment with project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.

Maintain and fine-tune Gen AI application that supports the migration process.

Skills

Must have

Strong leadership and team management experience, especially in leading geographically distributed Java development teams.

Proficiency in Java development (5+ years).

Deep understanding of enterprise application architecture patterns.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Experience of work in distributed teams, with US customers.

Excellent communication skills for collaboration with the client teams.

Nice to have

Experience with cloud platforms and services (preferably Azure).

Experience with Python Language.

Familiarity with large-scale system migrations and modernization efforts.

Experience with HLASM or other low-level programming languages.

Familiarity with Generative AI.

Prior experience working in the banking or financial services industry.

Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization in cloud environments.

Other

Languages

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Seniority

Lead