Java Tech Lead (Contract)

Our client is seeking a Java Tech Lead to lead and mentor a team of Java Developers while contributing as a hands-on engineer. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with strong leadership instincts and the ability to balance technical execution with people management. This is a hybrid position based in Westchester County, NY.Starting at $70/hour.Java Tech Lead's Responsibilities and Duties:Lead and manage a team of Java Developers, providing mentorship, guidance, and technical directionActively contribute as a hands-on developer, writing and reviewing production-quality Java codeArchitect scalable, cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS servicesConduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to best practicesCollaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutionsDrive engineering standards and promote development best practices across the team Java Tech Lead's Qualifications and Skills:At least 8 years of professional experience in a Java Tech Lead, Senior Java Developer, or similar roleStrong hands-on experience with Java and the Spring FrameworkStrong experience with AWS and cloud-based solution architectureProven ability to architect and design scalable, enterprise-grade solutionsExperience leading or managing a team of software developersAbility to perform detailed code reviews and provide actionable, constructive feedback RightClick is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant irrespective of race, color, creed, alienage, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.