Lead Java Production Support Engineer

Description

We are looking for a **Lead Java Production Support Engineer** to join a cross\-functional scrum team supporting a large Wealth Management firm operating in a broker\-dealer model. In this role, you will provide L4 application support for Java\-based applications, drive minor and major enhancements, and own the design and development of secure backend services and APIs. You will also provide technical leadership, guide architectural decisions, and mentor a distributed team of engineers. **Responsibilities** * Lead the development, enhancement, and maintenance of code for Java\-based applications * Architect and build backend microservices and REST APIs * Oversee L4 application support and drive minor/major enhancements * Establish best practices for unit testing and lead code review processes * Drive Scrum ceremonies, estimation, and planning sessions * Mentor and coach developers, fostering technical growth across the team * Lead and coordinate collaboration with the offshore team * Own application documentation, including architecture documents and technical design decisions * Define technical standards and guide engineering excellence across the team **Requirements** * Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a similar field * 5\+ years of development work experience, including prior experience in a technical leadership role (1\+ years) * Expert\-level, hands\-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC * Advanced proficiency in Spring Batch, Spring Integration, and Spring Data JPA * Strong knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture, with proven experience designing scalable solutions * Solid background in Kubernetes, SQL, and Log Management and Analysis * Hands\-on experience with Apache Kafka * Deep understanding of secure backend services and API design and development * Proven skills in TDD, BDD, and Single Page Application design and development * Demonstrated competency in full\-stack application design and data modeling * Experience leading technical discussions, design reviews, and architectural decisions * Ability to analyze legacy code and define modernization strategies * Proven mentoring and team leadership capabilities * Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2\+ level) **Nice to have** * Financial Services background in wealth management * Exposure to ReactJS * Familiarity with Java Microservice Infrastructure * Knowledge of Spring Core * Background in DevOps and QA practices