Java Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Java Technical Lead

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract (C2C)

Duration: 12 Months
Visa Requirement: USC / GC only

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead with strong leadership capabilities to drive design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, define architecture, and ensure high-quality delivery using modern Java, microservices, and cloud-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of enterprise-grade applications using Java/J2EE and Microservices architecture
  
• Drive architecture decisions and design reviews
  
• Own end-to-end delivery of modules/projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
  
• Lead and manage a team of developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and task allocation
  
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines
  
• Manage production issues, escalations, and root cause analysis
  
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance systems using cloud and container-based technologies
  
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub/GitLab and Azure DevOps
  
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to define technical solutions
  
• Drive code quality, best practices, and security standards across the team
  
• Lead and mentor development teams, assign tasks, and ensure timely delivery
  
• Participate in architecture discussions and provide technical leadership across projects
  
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize application performance
  
• Ensure smooth integration of applications with databases (Oracle) and third-party systems
  
• Continuously improve development processes, tools, and frameworks

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development
  
• 3 - 4 years of experience in a Technical Lead / Team Lead role
  
• Strong expertise in Microservices Architecture & Distributed Systems
  
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Database (SQL, PL/SQL)
  
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
  
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance tuning
  
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
  
• Proven experience in technical leadership / team handling (5+ years preferred)
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  
• Experience with Angular / React
  

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to AI tools like GitHub Copilot / Claude
  
• Supply Chain domain experience
  
• Experience with DevOps practices and automation