Lead Java Developer

Compunnel

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years in a technical lead role
  • Experience leading distributed onsite/offshore teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Hands-on full stack development expertise with technologies like Java, Angular, and SQL

Responsibilities

  • Serve as onsite technical lead for eSales development initiatives
  • Act as liaison between business partners and offshore teams
  • Conduct daily standups to discuss progress and blockages
  • Facilitate end-of-day sessions for deliverables and planning
  • Provide hands-on development and technical leadership
  • Review code quality and ensure adherence to best practices
  • Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies and mentor team members

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to work with global teams
  • Leadership role influencing project outcomes
  • Professional growth through mentoring
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in eSales
Full Job Description
Lead Java Developer JOB SUMMARY Looking for a Lead Full Stack Developer / offshore coordinator to serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, onsite leadership, and an established offshore development team supporting critical eSales initiatives. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring both strong development expertise and the ability to coordinate daily activities across global teams. The ideal candidate will lead project execution, facilitate communication, remove roadblocks, and actively contribute to software development efforts. The offshore team has been supporting eSales projects for the past several months, and we are looking for a consultant who can step in and provide strong technical leadership, delivery oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Serve as the onsite technical lead for multiple eSales development initiatives. Act as the primary point of contact between business partners, product owners, and offshore development teams. Conduct daily morning standups with offshore resources to review priorities, progress, and blockers. Hold end-of-day coordination sessions to review deliverables, status updates, and next-day objectives. Provide technical leadership and hands-on development across the full application stack. Review solution designs, code quality, and implementation approach to ensure best practices are followed. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable development tasks. Monitor project progress, manage risks, and escalate issues when necessary. Collaborate with architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Mentor developers and promote continuous improvement within the team. Required Qualifications 8+ years of software development experience with at least 2+ years in a technical lead role. Strong experience leading distributed onsite/offshore development teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to coordinate development efforts across multiple workstreams and time zones. Hands-on full stack development experience. Technical Skills: Java / Spring Boot REST APIs and Microservices Architecture Angular JavaScript / TypeScript SQL and relational databases Git, CI/CD pipelines Cloud technologies (AWS preferred) Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting eCommerce, eSales, customer portal, or digital customer-facing applications. Prior experience within insurance or financial services environments. Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies. Experience reviewing architecture, estimating effort, and guiding technical direction. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong communicator who can effectively collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams. Comfortable balancing hands-on coding with delivery leadership responsibilities. Proven track record of managing offshore development teams and driving accountability. Able to rapidly understand existing projects and assume ownership of ongoing initiatives. Proactive problem solver with strong organizational and leadership skills.

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