Senior Java Backend Engineer / Technical Lead position | Location: Chicago, IL ~ Richardson, TX

[Abhinay Nampally]

Client: TCS

Role: Senior Java Backend Engineer / Technical Lead position

Location: Chicago, IL ~ Richardson, TX

Duration: 6 months

 

Must-Have Competencies:

·       Java Spring Boot & Microservices: Deep expertise in building scalable, modular applications using microservices best practices.

·       CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.

·       Architecture & Design Patterns: Ability to design robust systems using proven patterns.

·       Authentication & Authorization: Strong knowledge of security protocols and identity management.

·       SQL/NoSQL Databases: Hands-on with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

·       RESTful APIs: Expertise in designing and consuming APIs.

·       Client Communication: Strong verbal/written skills for heavy client interaction.

 

Experience:

7+ years in IT overall.

7+ years in Core Java development.

6+ years in Spring Boot & Microservices.

4+ years leading Java teams.

 

Good-to-Have Competencies:

Cloud Solutions: Collaborating across teams to design scalable cloud-native systems (Azure, GCP).

Innovation & Trends: Staying current with backend and cloud technologies.

Client Collaboration: Translating business requirements into technical architecture.

Cloud Strategy: Defining standards and best practices for cloud adoption.

Kafka & MongoDB: 4+ years of experience with event-driven systems and NoSQL.

Agile Development: 4+ years working in Agile teams.

PBM Knowledge: Preferred domain expertise in Pharmacy Benefit Management.

 

Core Skills:

Digital Skills: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Microservices, Spring Boot, Core Java.

Experience Level: 10+ years overall, with leadership and architecture responsibilities.