Java Technical Lead

Job Overview:Pay Range $45hr - $50hrRequirement/Must Have:Strong proficiency in Java (version 17 or newer).Extensive experience designing and developing RESTful APIs utilizing Spring Boot.Deep expertise in Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture and message streaming.Hands-on experience developing with LLMs, including building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, creating agent skills, and designing AI-driven workflows.Hands-on experience with both relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL/search data stores (Elasticsearch, Couchbase).Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools, specifically Docker and Kubernetes.Demonstrated commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies.Strong foundation in scalable system design and distributed systems.