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# Tech Lead (Java)

- **Company:** Lever, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Databases, Distributed Systems, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ion/b1c35b89-ec17-4f7b-9d5c-34b60c273a85/apply

## About the Role

* 10+ years of engineering experience, preferably in the financial domain.
 * 5+ years of experience leading teams in product development environments.
 * Proven experience in adopting, justifying, and driving technical decisions.
 * Strong understanding of efficient development processes, quality frameworks, and automation.
 * Proficiency in Java, the Spring ecosystem, databases, and distributed applications.
 * Experience with containerization and deployment technologies.
 * Deep understanding of modern cloud providers, preferably Azure, and hybrid/multi-cloud setups.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with senior stakeholders.
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

## Description

Today, we are an established partner in financial markets, having delivered hundreds of projects for clients including all the world's tier-one investment banks and many of the largest buy-side firms globally.
Being part of Lab49 means bringing your drive and creativity into an environment where your contributions will make immediate impact. Engineers will work in cross functional teams, consulting directly with our clients, shaping not only technical solutions to business problems but delivering them into production.
The Tech Lead will play a critical role on key projects for Lab49 clients. Working in a collaborative and innovative project team, with direct client-facing interactions, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to design innovative applications that solve complex problems and enhance performance and productivity at our marquis clients.

What you'll be doing:

 * Lead product teams, making informed technical decisions and translating vision and strategy into actionable tasks.
 * Interface with senior technical and business stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives.
 * Establish efficient development processes, quality frameworks, and routine automation, utilizing modern tools to accelerate engineering.
 * Work with modern technologies including Java, the Spring ecosystem, databases, distributed applications, containerization, and deployments.
 * Demonstrate a deep understanding of modern cloud providers' capabilities, preferably Azure, and an understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud setups.


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