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# Java Lead Developer

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Lake Mary, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,230.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Database Design, Software Debugging, DevOps, Programming Tools, Github, Gradle, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Web Applications, Google Cloud, Spring-mvc, Spring-boot, Backend, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0e9be024-52eb-4044-a920-8c118c0a9241

## About the Role

Sr Java lead with strong expertise in Java backend development and who is passionate about hands-on coding and leveraging AI-powered development tools to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and delivery speed.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
 * Build responsive and modern web applications using Angular.
 * Develop RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures.
 * Perform hands-on coding, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
 * Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
 * Utilize AI-powered development tools to:
 * Accelerate coding and debugging.
 * Generate unit and integration test cases.
 * Improve documentation and code quality.
 * Assist in refactoring and modernization initiatives.
 * Implement secure, scalable, and resilient application architectures.
 * Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and DevOps processes.
 * Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices.

Required Technical Skills:

Backend:

 * Java 8/11/17+
 * Spring Boot
 * Spring MVC
 * Spring Data JPA / Hibernate
 * Microservices Architecture
 * REST API Development
 * Kafka or Messaging Technologies
 * Maven/Gradle

Database:

 * SQL Server / PostgreSQL / Oracle
 * Database Design and Query Optimization

Cloud & DevOps

 * Azure / AWS / Google Cloud Platform
 * Docker
 * Kubernetes
 * CI/CD Pipelines
 * GitHub Actions / Jenkins / Azure DevOps
 * AI & Modern Engineering Expectations


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