{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d231345fb6ee1d6715140ef6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d231345fb6ee1d6715140ef6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d231345fb6ee1d6715140ef6","title":"Tech Lead - Java/ Scala/ Akka","description":"Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.\n\nLocation\n\nPreference - Miami, FL\nAlso - Atlanta, Dallas, NJ, Chicago, Nashville\n\nAbout the job you're considering\n\nAt Capgemini, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that drive business value and enhance client experiences. You will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of scalable, high-quality solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.\n\nYour role\n\nWe are looking for an experienced Tech Lead to provide technical leadership across multiple Core Services teams. This role sits above individual Engineering Managers and Tech Managers, acting as the senior technical authority responsible for shaping architecture, establishing engineering standards, and ensuring a scalable, reliable platform across the domain.\n\nYou will work across four Core Services PODs, driving technical strategy, influencing engineering direction, and solving complex cross-team challenges. Success in this role requires strong engineering judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDefine and drive the technical vision, architecture, and engineering standards across multiple teams.\nDesign, build, and evolve highly scalable, resilient microservices and distributed systems.\nLead cross-team architectural initiatives and ensure consistency across the Core Services platform.\nGuide teams on system reliability, operational excellence, and production readiness.\nPartner with Tech Managers and senior stakeholders to align technical decisions with business objectives.\nMentor senior engineers and technical leaders, fostering engineering excellence across the organization.\nAct as the escalation point for complex technical challenges spanning multiple teams and services.\n\nRequired Experience & Skills\n\nTechnical Expertise\n\n10+ years of backend software engineering experience, including a demonstrated track record of technical leadership across multiple teams or a significant business domain.\nDeep expertise within the JVM ecosystem, with strong hands-on experience in Java.\nExperience with Scala, or a strong interest and ability to quickly learn and adopt it.\nProven success designing, building, and operating microservices at scale in production environments.\nStrong experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot, including:\nREST API development\nDependency Injection (DI)\nBroader Spring ecosystem components\nExperience with reactive and concurrent programming frameworks such as:\nPlay Framework\nAkka\nOr equivalent technologies with the ability to rapidly ramp up.\nHands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven or streaming architectures in production.\n\nLeadership & Influence\n\nProven ability to define technical direction and establish standards adopted by multiple engineering teams.\nStrong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.\nAbility to align engineers, tech leaders, and business stakeholders around a shared technical vision without relying on organizational hierarchy.\n\nOperations & Reliability\n\nStrong background in production operations and system reliability, including:\nMonitoring and observability\nAlerting and incident management\nOn-call ownership\nTroubleshooting and debugging large-scale distributed systems\n\n#DI-CM1\n\nNice to Have\nProduction experience with Scala and functional programming principles.\nExperience building backend systems using Go.\nKnowledge of cloud-native technologies and modern infrastructure, including:\nDocker\nKubernetes\nCI/CD pipelines\nStrong understanding of distributed systems patterns and large-scale architectures.\nExperience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.\nExperience mentoring senior engineers, Tech Leads, Engineering Managers, or technical leadership teams.\n\nTechnology Stack\n\nThe core technology landscape includes:\n\nLanguages\n\nJava\nScala\nGo\n\nFrameworks & Platforms\n\nSpring Framework\nSpring Boot\nPlay Framework\nAkka\n\nData & Messaging\n\nApache Kafka\nEvent-Driven Architecture\nStreaming Systems\n\nInfrastructure\n\nDocker\nKubernetes\nCI/CD Pipelines\nCloud Platforms\n\nThe base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $82,082 to $193,440\n\nCapgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.\n\nThe actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.\n\nThese may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.\n\nIt is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.\n\nIn addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.\n\nCapgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:\n\nPaid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)\nRetirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)\nLife and disability insurance\nEmployee assistance programs\nOther benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility\n\nImportant Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.\n\nDisclaimers\n\nCapgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nThis is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.\n\nPlease be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.\n\nClick the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law\n\nCapgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.","company":"Capgemini","rawCompany":"capgemini","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T12:11:05.159Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Tech Lead - Java/ Scala/ Akka","description":"Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.\n\nLocation\n\nPreference - Miami, FL\nAlso - Atlanta, Dallas, NJ, Chicago, Nashville\n\nAbout the job you're considering\n\nAt Capgemini, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that drive business value and enhance client experiences. You will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of scalable, high-quality solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.\n\nYour role\n\nWe are looking for an experienced Tech Lead to provide technical leadership across multiple Core Services teams. This role sits above individual Engineering Managers and Tech Managers, acting as the senior technical authority responsible for shaping architecture, establishing engineering standards, and ensuring a scalable, reliable platform across the domain.\n\nYou will work across four Core Services PODs, driving technical strategy, influencing engineering direction, and solving complex cross-team challenges. Success in this role requires strong engineering judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDefine and drive the technical vision, architecture, and engineering standards across multiple teams.\nDesign, build, and evolve highly scalable, resilient microservices and distributed systems.\nLead cross-team architectural initiatives and ensure consistency across the Core Services platform.\nGuide teams on system reliability, operational excellence, and production readiness.\nPartner with Tech Managers and senior stakeholders to align technical decisions with business objectives.\nMentor senior engineers and technical leaders, fostering engineering excellence across the organization.\nAct as the escalation point for complex technical challenges spanning multiple teams and services.\n\nRequired Experience & Skills\n\nTechnical Expertise\n\n10+ years of backend software engineering experience, including a demonstrated track record of technical leadership across multiple teams or a significant business domain.\nDeep expertise within the JVM ecosystem, with strong hands-on experience in Java.\nExperience with Scala, or a strong interest and ability to quickly learn and adopt it.\nProven success designing, building, and operating microservices at scale in production environments.\nStrong experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot, including:\nREST API development\nDependency Injection (DI)\nBroader Spring ecosystem components\nExperience with reactive and concurrent programming frameworks such as:\nPlay Framework\nAkka\nOr equivalent technologies with the ability to rapidly ramp up.\nHands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven or streaming architectures in production.\n\nLeadership & Influence\n\nProven ability to define technical direction and establish standards adopted by multiple engineering teams.\nStrong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.\nAbility to align engineers, tech leaders, and business stakeholders around a shared technical vision without relying on organizational hierarchy.\n\nOperations & Reliability\n\nStrong background in production operations and system reliability, including:\nMonitoring and observability\nAlerting and incident management\nOn-call ownership\nTroubleshooting and debugging large-scale distributed systems\n\n#DI-CM1\n\nNice to Have\nProduction experience with Scala and functional programming principles.\nExperience building backend systems using Go.\nKnowledge of cloud-native technologies and modern infrastructure, including:\nDocker\nKubernetes\nCI/CD pipelines\nStrong understanding of distributed systems patterns and large-scale architectures.\nExperience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.\nExperience mentoring senior engineers, Tech Leads, Engineering Managers, or technical leadership teams.\n\nTechnology Stack\n\nThe core technology landscape includes:\n\nLanguages\n\nJava\nScala\nGo\n\nFrameworks & Platforms\n\nSpring Framework\nSpring Boot\nPlay Framework\nAkka\n\nData & Messaging\n\nApache Kafka\nEvent-Driven Architecture\nStreaming Systems\n\nInfrastructure\n\nDocker\nKubernetes\nCI/CD Pipelines\nCloud Platforms\n\nThe base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $82,082 to $193,440\n\nCapgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.\n\nThe actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.\n\nThese may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.\n\nIt is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.\n\nIn addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.\n\nCapgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:\n\nPaid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)\nRetirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)\nLife and disability insurance\nEmployee assistance programs\nOther benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility\n\nImportant Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.\n\nDisclaimers\n\nCapgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nThis is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.\n\nPlease be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.\n\nClick the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law\n\nCapgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.","datePosted":"2026-08-13T12:11:05.159Z","dateModified":"2026-08-13T12:11:05.159Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Capgemini","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d231345fb6ee1d6715140ef6"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d231345fb6ee1d6715140ef6"}}