Lead Java Developer

Company Profile:VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs, and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune-250 companies. VLink is ‘Great Place to Work? Certified™' and has been a consistent winner as- Best Places to Work in CT. Trust, collaboration, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink’s work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth.Role: Java Tech Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA, 100% onsite Type: Full TimePosition DescriptionThe candidate for this role will be expected to be onsite five days a week at our client site in Pittsburgh PA.Your future duties and responsibilitiesLead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise document management solutionsProvide technical leadership and mentorship to development teamsDesign scalable and secure Java-based applications and APIsIntegrate enterprise document management platforms with:Core banking systemsWorkflow platformsCustomer-facing applicationsAPIs and downstream systemsCollaborate with architects and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutionsEnsure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, coding best practices, and security guidelinesDrive system performance optimization, scalability, and reliability improvementsSupport CI/CD, DevOps, and automation initiativesConduct code reviews and ensure high-quality engineering practicesTroubleshoot complex production issues and lead root cause analysis activitiesSupport modernization and migration initiatives across legacy and modern platformsRequired qualifications to be successful in this roleBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)8+ years of software development experience inJava (Java 8/11/17+)Spring BootREST API developmentMicroservices architecture8+ years of Strong knowledge and experience of:Object-oriented design principlesDistributed systemsEvent-driven architecture5+ years of technical leadership experienceProven experience delivering enterprise-scale Java solutions8+ years of experience designing and developing:Document ingestion workflowsDocument retrieval servicesMetadata-driven document management solutionsStrong SQL and database experience:Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, etc.Experience with:Linux/Unix environmentsCI/CD pipelinesGit and version control systemsStrong troubleshooting and performance optimization skillsLeadership & Delivery SkillsExperience leading and mentoring development teamsAbility to drive technical discussions and architectural decisionsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage delivery priorities and technical risksDesired Skills Experience in banking or financial services industryKnowledge ofEnterprise Content Management (ECM)Customer Communication Management (CCM)Document retention and compliance requirementsExperience with:Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Kafka or messaging/event streaming platformsDocker and KubernetesWorkflow and BPM platforms (Pega, Camunda, etc.)Familiarity with:OCR and intelligent document processingContent indexing and search technologiesSecurity and access governance for document platformsExposure to:Large-scale document migration initiativesHigh-volume transactional systemsSkills:AngularJavaLinuxMicroservicesReact JavaScriptRESTful (Rest-APIs)SQLUnix Employment Practices:EEO, ADA, FMLA CompliantVLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.