Java Lead Analyst - Vice President

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Job Overview Job Description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development: Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex Java-based applications, ensuring high quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards.

  
  

• Fullstack Expertise: Develop both front-end (using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js) and back-end (using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices) components.

  
  

• Architectural Contribution: Collaborate with architects and other senior engineers to define and evolve application architecture, technology stack, and best practices.

  
  

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to a team of developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical growth.

  
  

• System Integration: Design and implement integrations with various internal and external systems, APIs, and data sources.

  
  

• Database Management: Work with relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) databases, including schema design, query optimization, and data migration.

  
  

• DevOps & Cloud: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with automation tools and practices.

  
  

• Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective and efficient solutions.

  
  

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and other technical teams to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver features.

  
  

• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues across the application stack.

  
  

• Security Best Practices: Ensure applications are developed with security best practices in mind, adhering to industry standards and company policies.

  
  

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant focus on Java and fullstack development.

  
  

• Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership or senior developer role.

  
  

Technical Skills:

• Back-end: Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8+), Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), Microservices architecture.

  
  

• Front-end: Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.

  
  

• APIs: Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs. Experience with GraphQL is a plus.

  
  

• Databases: Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including database design and query optimization.

  
  

• Cloud: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related services.

  
  

• DevOps: Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.

  
  

• Testing: Solid understanding of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks.

  
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, agile environment.

  
  

• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior developers.

  
  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry.

  
  

• Knowledge of message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

  
  

• Familiarity with container orchestration tools like OpenShift.

  
  

• Experience with performance monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).

  
  

• Certifications in Java, Cloud platforms, or related technologies.

  
  

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Job Family Group: Technology

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Job Family:Applications Development

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Time Type:Full time

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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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