Lead Engineer

Application & API Development: 

• Develop Java web applications and RESTful APIs, performing technical design, code development, documentation, and test plan generation. 

• Design and implement solutions following microservices architecture and established design patterns (e.g., Dependency Injection, Repository pattern). 

• Maintain a sustained track record of delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget. 

Cloud-Native Development & DevOps: 

• Containerize applications using Docker and support deployment to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (primary) and Microsoft Azure. 

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes. 

Application Security: 

• Follow secure coding practices to protect against common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, including SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF). 

• Implement authentication and authorization using industry standards such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT. 

• Monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities in application dependencies and third-party packages. 

• Support compliance and data protection requirements applicable to the application. 

Data Management: 

• Store, retrieve, and manipulate data related to web applications for transactions and reporting. 

• Design database schemas and optimize queries for performance and data integrity. 

Testing & Quality Assurance: 

• Write and maintain automated unit and integration tests, and participate in code reviews to uphold coding standards. 

• Troubleshoot, bug-fix, and validate application behavior across the development lifecycle. 

Cross-Functional & Agile Collaboration: 

• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and fellow developers in Agile/Scrum teams to determine design specifications and technical details. 

• Work together with colleagues on internal infrastructure and process improvements. 

Application Maintenance & Optimization: 

• Modify existing applications to correct errors, adapt to new software upgrades, or improve performance. 

Production Support: 

• Assist in production problem resolution as needed, including occasional off-hour support. 

Key Competencies: 

Technical Expertise: 

• In-depth working knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Hibernate/JPA, with current experience on Java 17/Java 21 (LTS) and Spring Boot 4.x. 

• Modern front-end proficiency in React (with Next.js) and/or Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive/component-based UI design; legacy jQuery/JavaScript experience a plus. 

• AI-assisted development skills, including GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Gemini for day-to-day coding, and experience building or integrating AI features using Google Vertex AI and Spring AI. 

• Cloud development and deployment experience with Google Cloud Platform (primary) — including Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Functions — with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS as a plus. 

• Database experience across PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MS SQL Server, including schema design, query performance tuning, and data migration. 

• Experience developing and automating unit tests using JUnit 5 and/or TestNG, with mocking/assertion libraries such as Mockito and AssertJ. 

• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to support continuous testing and delivery. 

• Experience with code management tools (e.g., Git, SVN) and website performance testing. 

Domain and Support Experience: 

• Automobile domain experience. 

• Experience supporting global applications. 

Attention to Detail and Multitasking: 

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly. 

Additional Tools Knowledge (a plus): 

• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, Dynatrace, Postman, SonarQube, and JMeter. 

Technology Application: 

• Apply strong web development experience in Java Technologies to build and support mid- to high-scale internet web sites. 

Quality Assurance: 

• Perform website performance testing and ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and reliability standards. 

Certifications and Continued Growth (Desired but not required): 

• Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Developer. 

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer certification. 

• Knowledge of other programming languages. 

• Knowledge of Content Management Systems. 

• Mobile application development.