Lead Java Developer

Bridgenext is a digital consulting services leader that helps clients innovate with intention and realize their digital aspirations by creating digital products, experiences, and solutions around what real people need. Our global consulting and delivery teams facilitate highly strategic digital initiatives through digital product engineering, automation, data engineering, and infrastructure modernization services, while elevating brands through digital experience, creative content, and customer data analytics services.

Don't just work, thrive. At Bridgenext, you have an opportunity to make a real difference - driving tangible business value for clients, while simultaneously propelling your own career growth. Our flexible and inclusive work culture provides you with the autonomy, resources, and opportunities to succeed. 

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Lead Developer with 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in Java technologies and strong leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will be proficient in backend development, cloud services, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust Java-based applications.
• Lead a team of developers, providing guidance and mentoring to ensure best coding practices.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure proper CI/CD pipelines are in place and maintained.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Support and troubleshoot production issues across environments.

Workplace: Remote Position. Approx. 10 working days of travel required per quarter to the client's office in Virginia.

Must Have Skills:

• Core and Advanced Java – Strong backend development expertise.
• Cloud Technologies – Exposure to AWS services and deployment strategies.
• CI/CD – Proficient with tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven, Docker, etc.
• API Development – Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs; thorough knowledge of HTTP.
• Database Skills – Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and proficiency in SQL.
• Application Servers – Experience with JBoss, Tomcat
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) – Full lifecycle software development from requirements to deployment.
• Code Quality – Unit testing, code reviews, and refactoring best practices.
• Team Leadership – Ability to mentor, coach, and guide development teams.

Preferred Skills:

• GraphQL – Hands-on experience or working knowledgeBasic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like jQuery or Bootstrap
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.

Professional Skills:

• Solid written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong team and individual player
• Maintains composure during all types of situations and is collaborative by nature
• High standards of professionalism, consistently producing high quality results
• Self-sufficient, independent requiring very little supervision or intervention
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to bring creative solutions to address issues
   

Bridgenext is an Equal Opportunity Employer

US / Canadian citizens and those authorized to work in the US or Canada are encouraged to apply

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