Java Technical Lead

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to drive the architecture, delivery, and operational excellence of enterprise payment platforms. This role will focus on building scalable, high-performance systems, establishing engineering best practices, and leading the transition toward strong internal ownership of critical services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and business alignment in high-transaction environments., * Own platform roadmap, architecture, and delivery across enterprise payment systems

• Define and enforce standards for reliability, scalability, observability, and change management

• Collaborate with product, finance, SRE, and operations teams to prioritize and execute initiatives

• Lead engineering teams, provide technical guidance, and ensure high-quality delivery

• Drive transition from external/vendor-led execution to internal engineering ownership

• Ensure system readiness for high-volume, production-critical transaction environments

• Establish best practices across development, testing, deployment, and release management

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership roles

• Strong expertise in microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures

• Experience with distributed systems, observability, and production engineering

• Proven experience working with high-volume transaction platforms (e.g., payments, financial systems)

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in payments, settlements, or reconciliation systems

• Exposure to compliance-heavy or audit-sensitive environments

• Experience driving engineering transformations or platform modernization initiatives.

Working at GSPANN

Headquartered in California, U.S.A., GSPANN is a leading provider of consulting and IT services to global clients. We specialize in helping clients transform their IT capabilities, optimize business practices, and drive operational efficiency across industries such as retail, high-technology, and manufacturing. With five global delivery centers and over 1,900 employees, we combine the personalized approach of a boutique consultancy with the extensive capabilities of a large IT services firm., GSPANN is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities to our employees. Every employee is valued for their talent and contribution. Working with us will give you an opportunity to work globally with some of the best brands in the industry.