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Java Engineering Lead / Solution Lead

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Description:

Role Overview

The Java Engineering Lead (Solution Lead) is a senior technical delivery role responsible for leading onshore and offshore engineering teams in the design, development, and support of Java-based applications within a financial services environment. This role focuses on technical execution, team leadership, client-facing requirement discussions, and production stability, working within established enterprise architecture and standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Java lead who can guide teams, collaborate with customers and stakeholders, and ensure high-quality, reliable delivery across backend services, APIs, and integrations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of Java-based applications, APIs, and backend services
  • Manage and mentor onshore and offshore development teams, ensuring delivery quality and adherence to standards
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer and stakeholder discussions related to requirements and solution implementation
  • Interpret business and technical requirements and guide teams in implementing solutions aligned with approved designs and enterprise standards
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership through code reviews, design guidance, and support for complex issues
  • Support production stability, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of critical incidents
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, QA, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to code quality, automation, performance, and delivery efficiency
  • Participate in estimation, planning, and Agile ceremonies

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java and frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
  • Experience leading development teams and coordinating work across offshore and onshore resources
  • Solid experience building and supporting RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Practical experience with production support, debugging, and issue resolution in complex systems
  • Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar) and CI/CD practices
  • Experience working in Agile delivery models
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage directly with customers and stakeholders
  • Experience working within regulated or enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in Insurance or broader Financial Services (preferred, not required)
  • Experience supporting modernization or enhancement initiatives within existing platforms
  • Exposure to integration patterns beyond REST APIs (e.g., messaging, batch, or legacy system integrations)
  • Experience with automation, performance optimization, or production stability initiatives
  • Prior experience working with distributed teams and global delivery models

Additional Notes

  • This role is execution and delivery focused and works within established enterprise architecture.
  • It is not an enterprise or domain architect position, but requires strong technical leadership and ownership.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$125,000 - $140,000/yearly.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

 

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

 

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect.  We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

 

Ref. code:  418209
Posted on:  Feb 25, 2026
Experience Level:  Experienced Professionals
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

New York, NY, US

Brand:  Capgemini
Professional Community:  Software Engineering


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Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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