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# Lead Java Developer

- **Company:** AppLab Systems Inc
- **Location:** Edison, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Applications Architecture, Application Performance Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-mvc, Spring-boot, Backend, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/93088e6a-d770-4e76-8e07-5442a9a1ed10/lead-java-developer

## About the Role

The candidate should be capable of building reliable backend services, developing high-quality code, and contributing to technical design and application performance optimization., * Excellent knowledge of OOP concepts, Collections, Exception Handling, Generics, Streams, and Lambda expressions.
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 * Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA.
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 * Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
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 * Experience with inter-service communication and backend application development.
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 * Strong SQL skills and experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
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 * Experience with Hibernate and JPA.
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 * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
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## Description

We are seeking a skilled Java Lead / Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with modern Java versions, Spring Framework technologies, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and database integration., n
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 * Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Core Java.
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 * Apply object-oriented programming principles and Java features, including Collections, Generics, Streams, Lambda expressions, and exception handling.
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 * Develop applications and backend services using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA.
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 * Design and implement RESTful APIs and scalable microservices.
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 * Build and maintain inter-service communication and enterprise application integrations.
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 * Develop database interactions using SQL, Hibernate, and JPA.
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 * Work with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
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 * Troubleshoot application issues and optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
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 * Follow coding standards, best practices, and software development lifecycle processes.
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 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
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