
Team Lead Software Engineer - Java / AWS
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead a team of 6 engineers with a strong focus on Java and AWS technologies, ensuring effective collaboration and communication
- Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
- Combines hands-on development with team management by creating secure, high-quality code and reviewing and debugging team members' code for quality assurance.
- Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
- Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
- Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
- Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect
- Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience
- Hands-on experience with AWS technologies
- Strong familiarities with micro-service designs and proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Deep technical knowledge of utilizing frameworks to deliver applications, and being able to dive deep into code implementations
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
- Advanced understanding of agile methodologies
- Proficient in implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment practices to streamline software development processes, enhance collaboration, and ensure rapid delivery of high-quality software products.
- Skilled in designing and developing applications with robust resiliency features, ensuring they can withstand and recover from failures, maintain availability, and provide consistent performance under varying conditions.
- Proficient in integrating security measures within the software development lifecycle, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and implementing best practices to safeguard applications against potential security threats and breaches.
- AWS Developer or Architect Certifications
- 6+ Years of Java development experience
- In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
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