Java Full Stack Developer - Lead

Role OverviewThe Lead Java Full Stack Developer to join our technology team at a leading retail bank. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade custom microservice applications using modern Java technologies and Angular framework. You will lead development efforts on mission-critical applications such as invoice automation platforms while mentoring development team members and driving technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end development of custom microservice-based applications usingJava Spring Boot and Angular Design and implement scalable, resilient microservices architecture for enterprise applicationsDevelop RESTful APIs and integrate microservices with internal and external systems Build responsive, user-friendly front-end applications using Angular frameworkDesign and optimize Oracle database schemas, stored procedures, and queriesLead technical design sessions and create architectural documentationWrite clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to development team membersMentor junior and mid-level developers on technical skills and development methodologiesCollaborate with business analysts, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutionsImplement CI/CD pipelines and promote DevOps practicesPerform application performance tuning and optimizationTroubleshoot production issues and provide technical supportEnsure security best practices and compliance standards are metParticipate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives Drive technical innovation and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption Required Qualifications/Skills 8+ years of professional software development experience with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior roleExperience with development in highly regulated environments. Capital Markets preferred.Strong expertise in Java 17+ and Spring Boot framework for microservices developmentProven experience building microservices architecture with RESTful APIsStrong proficiency in Angular (Angular 12+ preferred) for front-end developmentExpert knowledge of Mongo and Oracle databases including SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuningSolid understanding of microservices design patterns (Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, Service Discovery, etc.)Experience with version control systems (Git) and branching strategiesKnowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Strong understanding of design patterns and SOLID principlesExperience with Agile/Scrum methodologiesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fieldPreferred QualificationsExperience with IBM MQ or other message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)Experience with Spring Cloud components (Config Server, Eureka, Zuul/Gateway)Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Spring SecurityExperience with test automation frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma)Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Dynatrace, AppDynamics)Understanding of API management platforms (Rest/Informatica)Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Familiarity with banking/financial services applicationsLocations: Pittsburgh, PAAbout Techstra Solutions Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com