Job Title: Java FSD Lead
Location: Mount Laurel, NJ (3-4 days onsite)
Duration: 9+ months
 
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Full Stack Lead (12+ years) with deep expertise across backend and frontend development. The ideal candidate must be strong in Java, modern UI frameworks (React or Angular with Redux), messaging systems such as Kafka/MQ, and DevOps tools like GitHub, Nexus, or Bitbucket.
This is a hands-on leadership role involving architecture decisions, team management, code quality oversight, and end-to-end solution delivery.

Job description:

• Lead and mentor a team of full-stack developers, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to best engineering practices.
• Architect, design, and build scalable backend services using Java, microservices, and REST APIs.
• Develop high-performance, responsive UI components using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React or Angular with Redux.
• Implement and support asynchronous messaging solutions using Kafka or MQ.
• Define technical standards, review code, and guide the team in solving complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to shape technical solutions.
• Oversee integration pipelines and code repositories using GitHub / Bitbucket, dependency management via Nexus, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Drive Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, estimations, and technical planning sessions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure application reliability, security, and scalability.
• Contribute to architectural improvements, performance tuning, and optimization efforts.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in software development with strong backend + frontend exposure.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java, object-oriented design, multithreading, collections, Spring / Spring Boot (if applicable).
• Deep experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+
• Hands-on experience with React or Angular, including Redux or similar state management libraries.
• Strong knowledge of event-driven architectures using Kafka or enterprise MQ systems.
• Experience with GitHub, Bitbucket, and artifact repositories like Nexus.
• Strong understanding of microservices, REST APIs, integration patterns, and distributed systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and delivering complex projects.
• Excellent communication, architectural reasoning, and stakeholder management skills.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 55.00/hr.