Lead Java Developer

Job Role

Job Title: Lead Java Developer
Location: Newark, NJ
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• Lead the design and development of scalable microservices and cloud-native APIs using Java, SpringBoot, and AWS.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define technical strategies, mentor developers, and drive architectural decisions.
• Ensure robust CI/CD, fault-tolerant systems, and secure, high-performance cloud infrastructure using modern DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable microservices and cloud-native APIs using AWS services.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to define technical strategies and priorities.
• Mentor and guide a team of developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality standards.
• Drive architecture design and decision-making for distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Oversee and improve the CI/CD pipeline, testing, and deployment processes.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant, high-performance systems.
• Ensure the security and scalability of API integrations and distributed architectures.
• Continuously improve software processes and recommend new technologies or tools for better efficiency.

Tech Stack

• Java, Microservices Architecture, Spring, SpringBoot, SQL and OpenAPI.
• AWS ECS, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, Glue, CloudWatch and AWS DocumentDB.
• DevOps tools, Docker, and containerization practices.
• SQL and NoSQL (e.g. AWS DocumentDB, MongoDB).
• Strong experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit/Mockito.
• DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment.
• Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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 accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.
Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, we'd love to hear from you with your recruiting contact.

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