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Tech Lead – Software Engineer
JOB SUMMARY
Heitmeyer Consulting is seeking a hands-on Java Tech Lead to drive end-to-end modernization of backend systems—transitioning from legacy/on-prem platforms to AWS-based, cloud-native architectures.
This role combines deep technical expertise, architectural ownership, and team leadership, with a focus on building scalable, resilient, event-driven microservices in a highly regulated financial environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead Modernization & Cloud Transformation
- Drive migration of legacy systems from on-prem to AWS cloud-native architecture
- Decompose monolithic applications into scalable microservices
- Introduce and implement event-driven design patterns (pub/sub)
2. Own Backend Architecture (End-to-End)
- Design and deliver:
- APIs and service interfaces
- Data models (relational + NoSQL)
- Messaging patterns and integrations
- Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and highly available
3. Provide Technical Leadership
- Set and communicate technical direction across teams
- Lead design reviews, code reviews, and engineering standards
- Partner with product, platform, and cross-functional teams
4. Build & Operate Cloud-Native Services (AWS)
- Design, build, and maintain backend services using AWS tools/services
- Apply cloud-native patterns to improve scalability and reliability
- Support DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines while improving engineering velocity and system resilience
5. Own Reliability, Quality & Production Operations
- Ensure systems meet expectations for:
- Performance, availability, and resiliency
- Implement:
- Monitoring, alerting, and observability standards
- Testing strategies (unit, integration, contract)
6. Drive Engineering Excellence & Innovation
- Implement modern engineering practices (CI/CD, automation, DevOps)
- Leverage and guide adoption of AI-assisted development workflows
- Improve development efficiency while ensuring governance and quality
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE (MUST-HAVES)
Technical
- 8–10+ years of backend software engineering experience
- Strong expertise in Java or JVM-based technologies
- Proven experience building microservices and REST APIs
- Hands-on experience with AWS (compute, messaging, storage)
- Experience with event-driven architectures (pub/sub, messaging systems)
Architecture & Modernization
- Experience modernizing legacy/on-prem systems to AWS
- Strong understanding of distributed systems design
- Experience designing:
- Scalable, resilient backend services
- APIs, data models, and messaging solutions
Leadership & Ownership
- Proven experience as a Tech Lead or senior technical leader
- Ownership of service-level architecture and production systems
- Strong collaboration across engineering, product, and platform teams
- Experience mentoring developers and driving engineering best practices
Operations & Quality
- Experience with:
- CI/CD pipelines and automation
- Testing strategies (unit, integration, contract)
- Strong “build it / run it” mindset
- Production support, on-call, incident management
- Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and reliability practices
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS (PREFERRED)
- Experience with:
- Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), ECS, or serverless (Lambda)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK)
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts
- Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis)
- Familiarity with API gateways (Apigee, Kong)
- Experience with observability tools (Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus)
- Experience in regulated environments (banking, PCI, SOX)
- Exposure to AI-assisted / agentic development practices