Lead Java FSD

Role: Lead Java FSDLocation: Wilmington, DE (Preferred) OR Plano, TX (Hybrid)About the RoleWe're seeking a hands-on Senior Java FSD who can build, and scale API-first platforms and integration.Required qualifications, capabilities, & skills10+ years professional software engineering experience; 3+ years architecting cloud-native services on AWS.Expert in Java 11+/17, Spring Boot, REST, JSON, OpenAPI, and asynchronous messaging (SNS/SQS/Kafka).Strong with integration patterns (sync/async), API versioning, backwards compatibility, schema evolution, and contract testing (Pact/WireMock).Proficient with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL/Aurora) and at least one NoSQL (DynamoDB/DocumentDB); caching with Redis.Proficient in CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), Docker, and container orchestration (ECS/EKS).Solid observability (logs, metrics, traces) and performance tuning (JVM, DB, API latency, throughput).Security-first mindset: IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, WAF, CORS, CSP, input validation.Front-end capability with React + TypeScript (or Angular), including state mgmt (Redux/RTK/React Query), routing, and component design.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills. Preferred qualification, capabilities, & skillsExperience with micro frontends, CEN/XFS API's, TerraformExposure to Java, Spring Boot, RESTful, DynamoExperience with Datadog, CloudWatch, Open TelemetryKnowledge of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Gitub etc.) and prompt engineering for LLM'sWhat are the top 3 skills required for this role?Java, Springboot, Microservices, REST API's, API Integration, ReactJS, TypeScript, Java Script, Websockets, & NodeJSAgile methodologies such as CI/CD & experience with service workers, Grafana, Splunk, DynatreeCommercial Banking knowledge a plusYears of Experience: 15.00 Years of Experience Applicant Notices & DisclaimersFor information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here