REMOTE - Tech Lead (Data Modernization & AI Engineering) - TX & VA

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Octans Group LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!REMOTE - Preferred to local from TX & VA - Visa IndependentPosition: Tech Lead – Java/Python & AI IntegrationRequirement:We are seeking a Tech Lead with strong backend development experience in Java/Python and expertise in real-time event-driven architectures. The role involves modernizing trade data platforms by migrating from batch-based processing to real-time streaming solutions using Kafka and modern OLTP systems. Candidates should also have exposure to AI-driven migration and reconciliation solutions.Required Skills:8+ years of application development experienceStrong hands-on experience with Java or PythonExpertise in Apache Kafka (development, configuration, integration)Experience building REST APIs and MicroservicesStrong understanding of event-driven architecture and distributed systemsExperience with SQL/NoSQL databasesExposure to AI/ML integration for migration, reconciliation, or automationExperience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Cloud is a plusStrong communication and leadership skillsPreferred:Real-time analytics and streaming platform experienceDevOps and containerization experienceFinancial/trade data platform experience is a plus