Lead Java Engineer

Lead Java EngineerLocation: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (Minimum 2 days/week in office) Salary: $90-100K/annum with benefits Interview Mode: 2 Video Client: TransUnion Visa: USC/GCRole OverviewWe are looking for a Lead Java Engineer to support development of scalable data and analytics platforms. This role requires strong technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and coordination across onshore/offshore teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Java, Spark, and GCP, with experience working with large financial datasets and distributed databases such as Spanner. Full-stack exposure is a plus.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable backend services and data processing solutions using Java.Build and optimize Spark-based large-scale data pipelines.Develop and maintain data schemas and models supporting analytics workloads.Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and architects to translate requirements into technical solutions.Coordinate development activities across onshore and offshore teams.Optimize application performance and tune queries and data processing jobs.Work with GCP services and distributed databases (e.g., Spanner).Support QA activities, including validation, defect triage, and release readiness.Required Skills8+ years of experience in Java backend development.Strong experience with Apache Spark and large-scale data processing.Hands-on experience with GCP services and cloud-native architectures.Experience with data modeling, schema design, and performance optimization.Familiarity with Spanner or other distributed databases.Experience working with financial services or fintech data platforms.Good to HaveFull-stack development experience, including exposure to Vue.js or modern UI frameworks.Experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Soft SkillsStrong communication and stakeholder engagement.Experience leading or coordinating distributed engineering teams.Ability to work closely with business, QA, and architecture teams.