Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer (Microservices) Locations: Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX or Cleveland, OH Type: 12 month W2H contract, contract-to-hire opportunity Rate: $70/hr Schedule: M-F 8am-4pm, hybrid Role Overview We are seeking a Java Developer Lead to spearhead the engineering efforts for a high-priority, Capitalized Project. In this role, you will balance hands-on backend engineering with technical leadership, focusing on designing and scaling a robust microservices architecture. You will ensure the project meets capitalization criteria through rigorous engineering standards, accurate deliverable tracking, and modular design. You will guide a team of developers to build high-performance distributed systems while collaborating closely with stakeholders to drive the software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Microservices Architecture Lead the design, decomposition, and deployment of scalable, distributed microservices using Java ecosystems. Define architectural standards and best practices for service design, APIs, and application scalability. Drive modernization efforts, including migration from monolithic applications to microservices-based solutions. Ensure systems are designed for resiliency, maintainability, and performance. Technical Leadership Guide the development team, resolve complex technical blockers, and enforce high coding standards and code reviews. Mentor developers on software engineering best practices and modern Java development techniques. Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations for technical improvements. Influence technology selection, framework adoption, and architectural direction. Capitalized Project Delivery Oversee the execution of core development milestones, ensuring that tasks are meticulously documented to align with asset capitalization requirements. Participate in project planning, estimation, and tracking activities. Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure delivery timelines and objectives are met. Support reporting and documentation efforts associated with capital project governance. Integration & Communication Establish resilient synchronous and asynchronous communication patterns between services (e.g., REST, gRPC, event-driven messaging). Design and implement API integrations, messaging solutions, and service orchestration. Ensure reliable service-to-service communication through proper fault tolerance and retry strategies. Implement distributed tracing, logging, and monitoring practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with DevOps and cloud engineers to streamline containerized deployments and CI/CD pipelines. Work closely with business analysts, QA teams, architects, and infrastructure teams throughout the SDLC. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Support production issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives. #INDGEN #ZR