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# Java API Technical Lead

- **Company:** System One
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Unix, Computer Programming, Java Architectures, JSON, MongoDB, PL-SQL, Systems Integration, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Spring-boot, Break Fix, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Microservices
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B2E746AE5F8B4549A498F2A990B0852A/job/

## About the Role

At least 9+ years of Java API development using Springboot, hands-on troubleshooting and deployment experience. (Mandatory)

. 3+ years of experience working as a lead and driving high quality outcomes.

. Excellent working knowledge of Open Shift Container Platform and Kubernetes.

. Working knowledge of Kafka will be a huge value add.

. Experience integrating Java based applications with Mongo DB.

. Demonstrate strong design and programming skills using JSON, Web Services, XML, XSLT, PL/SQL in Unix and Windows environments

. Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teams and in an Agile environment

## Description

Responsible to Lead and drive with the team with the client

. Responsible for sound and high-quality technical deliverables.

. Drive the direction and roadmap for the microservices architecture.

. Provide innovative solutions to complex situations and drive outcomes.

. Provide technical guidance and architectural assistance around Kafka, Microservices and Mongo DB integrations

. Help the other members of the team with technical queries and guide and mentor them to develop top quality code.

. Work in an Agile environment and adapt to the changing needs and requirements of the business.

. Always be ready to be hands-on to develop or fix issues to deliver on time and with highest quality.

. Work closely with leadership and the whole Tech team

. Work to guide team members to create test plans, and ensure the issues are properly identified, fixed and tested.

. Develop incorporating the best practices.


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