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# Lead Java developer

- **Company:** Diverse Lynx LLC
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $158,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3, Amazon DynamoDB, JSON, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Backend, Build Management, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Cassandra, AWS Fargate, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Graphql, Functional Programming, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us051aebc9f6a0f386f0280441bcc64b16/eaa

## About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Lead API developer with a strong foundation in backend development, expertise in AWS, and experience in process automation. Banking domain experience is a plus. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in developing scalable, efficient, and user-friendly interfaces., * Ideal candidate will have extensive experience in

 * Spring boot, Java, AWS and its core principles
 * Strong AWS, Spring Boot, and Java skills ·
 * Experience with popular state management techniques and messaging systems (such as Kafka) · Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration
 * Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON,Web Tokens
 * Understanding of front-end build tools and pipelines · Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
 * Expertise in AWS services (S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway)
 * Experience with process automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
 * Strong understanding of software development life cycles and Agile methodologies
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have:

 * Banking domain experience
 * Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
 * Java Basic
 * Certification in AWS or related technologies

What are the top skills required for this role?

 * BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
 * 8+ years of software development experience
 * Strong AWS, Spring Boot, and Java skills
 * Experienced with AWS cloud technologies (EKS, Fargate, Lambda, S3,RDS, terraform). AWS Developer or Solution Architect certification preferred.
 * No-SQL database experience is good to have - DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra etc.
 * Basic Java understanding
 * Build and deployment tools like Jules and Jenkins
 * Strong communication skills and experienced in delivering projects in Scrum agile methodology.
 * Strong Analytical skills and problem-solving
 * Being a self-starter, quick learner, detail oriented.

## Description

* Building reusable components and class libraries for future use.
 * Architect solutions with high quality code ·
 * Eligible to workimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of clients ·
 * Developing applications using Java, spring boot, GraphQL and AWS
 * Developing rest end points for different formats such as XML and Json formats.
 * Mentor and guide off-shore team members.
 * Well versed with cross team co-ordination


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