Technical Lead - Full Stack (Java Spring Boot, React, PostgreSQL

Dallas, TX, United States (On-site) Contract (4 months 29 days) Published 16 hours ago Java Development postgresql aws cloud UAT testing REST / SOAP DevOps & CI/CD Agile/Scrum methodology apache kafka spring boot framework

• A strong hands-on Full Stack Technical Lead with deep expertise in Java Spring Boot, React JS, PostgreSQL, and Kafka along with proven experience in enterprise integrations (API, FTP, ETL, Integration Platform) and AI-assisted development.
• The role requires a blend of technical leadership, architecture/design ownership, and hands-on development, working closely with client stakeholders, architects, technical team, and program leadership to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions.

A hands-on technical leader who can:

• Code + Design + Lead simultaneously
• Navigate complex integrations and enterprise ecosystems
• Engage confidently with client architects and business stakeholders
• Drive delivery excellence in high-pressure, multi-team environments, Technical Leadership & Solution Design:
• Lead end-to-end technical design and architecture for complex full-stack applications
• Define scalable, secure, and high-performing system architectures
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
• Perform design reviews, code reviews, and governance enforcement

Hands-on Development:

• Develop and deliver complex backend components using Java Spring Boot
• Build responsive and high-performance UI components using React JS
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, queries, and performance tuning
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and DevOps pipelines

Integration & Data Exchange:

Design and implement integration solutions across systems, including:

• REST/SOAP APIs
• File-based integrations (FTP/SFTP)
• ETL pipelines (batch and real-time data processing)
• Kafka - Integration platform
• Troubleshoot and optimize data flow, transformation, and synchronization issues
• Work with cross-system dependencies and enterprise integration patterns

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with:

• Client business users- to understand functional requirements
• Client architects - to align solutions with enterprise architecture
• Program Managers / Delivery Leads - for planning, tracking, and governance
• Participate in design workshops, requirement discussions, and solution walkthroughs

Team Management & Mentoring:

• Lead and manage a distributed development team
• Assign tasks, track delivery, and ensure quality and timeline adherence
• Mentor developers on technical skills, coding standards, and best practices
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence

Delivery & Governance:

• Own end-to-end delivery of modules/components
• Ensure defect-free releases and production stability
• Participate in release planning, sprint execution, and estimations
• Maintain documentation including HLD, LLD, integration specs, and runbooks, * Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Track progress using JIRA and ensure timely delivery of sprint commitments.
• Assist in tollgate processes including regression, integration, UAT, and security testing.
• Provide technical oversight during go-live and hyper-care phases.
• Ensure technical documentation is maintained and updated.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions with client teams as needed.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with QA and automation engineers to ensure testable code.

Technical Skills:

Strong hands-on experience in:

• Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture,
• React JS (modern frameworks, hooks, state management)
• PostgreSQL (schema design, DMLs), Redshift
• Unit testing (JUnit, Mockito)
• TDD concepts

Experience with:

• AI development tool such as WindSurf, Copilot.
• API design & integration (REST/SOAP)
• FTP/SFTP-based batch integrations
• ETL tools/processes (data pipelines, transformations)
• Kafka (Integration platform)
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure - preferred), API security (OAuth/JWT)
• Experience with GitLab, JIRA, and Agile development practices.
• Docker, Kubernetes

Knowledge of:

• CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes - preferred)

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional global teams
• Experience in client-facing roles and solution discussions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $41.61/hour - $65.01/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.