Senior Java Developer – Contract jobs – Urgent Need

Job Role: Senior Java Developer & Team Lead
Location :Orlando, FL (only local)
Contract

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong leadership skills to lead and manage a team of 10+ developers specializing in Java 21 and Node.js technologies. This role requires a seasoned developer with extensive hands-on experience in problem-solving, designing scalable solutions, and mentoring technical teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about coding, thrives in dynamic environments, and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions while managing a team.

Key Responsibilities
•    Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of 10+ developers with expertise in Java 21 and Node.js, ensuring collaboration and high performance.
•    Hands-on Development: Actively contribute to the design, development, and review of complex, scalable, and secure applications using Java 21 as the primary technology stack, alongside Node.js.
•    Problem Solving: Act as the technical authority to resolve challenging development and architectural issues quickly and effectively.
•    Code Quality & Standards: Enforce high coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices, design patterns, and industry standards.
•    Technical Guidance: Mentor and guide team members to enhance their technical and problem-solving skills.
•    Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
•    Project Management: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
•    Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Required Skills:
•    10+ years of hands-on experience in Java development, including expertise in Java 21 (latest features like pattern matching, virtual threads, and records).
•    Strong exposure to Node.js, including APIs, server-side development, and third-party integrations.
•    Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable RESTful APIs.
•    Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous programming.
•    Expertise in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
•    Strong problem-solving skills with experience debugging and optimizing performance issues.
•    Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
Leadership & Collaboration
•    Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and managing a team of 10+ developers.
•    Ability to create a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder interaction and team coordination.
Other Requirements
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
•    Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban