Java Tech Lead – Spring Boot / Microservices / AWS

Job Title: Java Tech LeadLocation: Onsite in Torrance, CAPay Range: $55.00 – $62.00 per hour, based on experience and internal equitySchedule: Full-time, contract; long-term multi-year opportunityWork Type: Onsite – 5 days in officeBenefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, Continuing and on-demand education📍 You must be willing to work onsite in Torrance, CA✅ Sponsorship is available for this role‼️ ONLY W2 – NO CORP to CORP – NO 3rd PartiesPosition Summary:We are seeking a Java Tech Lead to join our Digital Services Development team. This role will lead technical design, architecture, development, and production support for high-impact digital applications, helping to deliver exceptional user experiences and strengthen customer engagement.The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java/J2EE, microservices, cloud (AWS), and enterprise integration—as well as leadership experience guiding development teams in Agile environments.Key Responsibilities:Lead architecture, design, development, and deployment of large-scale enterprise applications and backend systemsProvide technical leadership to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standardsDevelop microservices and enterprise integration solutions using Java/J2EE frameworks, Spring Boot, and related open-source toolsWork with public cloud providers (AWS preferred) and containerized deployment frameworks (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)Build solutions that integrate with application servers and messaging systems (JBoss, WebSphere, Kafka, Red Hat AMQ, JMS)Ensure database solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized (RDBMS, NoSQL, DynamoDB)Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and DevOps-driven continuous integration/deploymentCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-quality digital experiencesRequired Skills & Experience:5–10 years of experience developing large-scale enterprise applications & backend systems3+ years in a senior technical role such as Tech Lead, Team Lead, or equivalent hands-on leadership roleStrong Java/J2EE skills with frameworks including Spring Boot, Spring Integration, Spring Data, JPA, HibernateExperience with AWS cloud solutionsProficiency in microservices/backend development and enterprise integrationFamiliarity with containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and serverless architectureKnowledge of RDBMS, RDS, NoSQL, and DynamoDBStrong grasp of object-oriented design, design patterns, architecture principles, and current technology trendsAgile development methodology expertiseExperience with DevOps practices and CI/CD toolsPreferred Qualifications:Experience in the automotive industryFront-end skills in JavaScript, Angular, Node.js, or React3+ years of Big 4 consulting experienceStable work history with large enterprise organizations