Team Lead Java Developer (Consulting Services)

Company Background

Our client is a family of companies that takes a people-first approach to financial services, using technology to empower consumers to overcome debt and create a brighter financial future. With over 2,000 employees across offices in San Mateo, CA and Tempe, AZ, the company is committed to delivering transformative solutions in the fintech space.

Project Description

The project is a greenfield initiative in the mortgage domain focused on building a modern, scalable platform that integrates AI-driven decision-making, high-throughput data processing, and robust backend services. The system will manage end-to-end workflows related to loan processing and customer engagement, integrating with both internal and external APIs.

Technologies

• Java 17
• Spring Boot
• PostgreSQL/NoSQL DB (Firestore)
• Kafka/RabbitMQ
• REST
• GCP
• Kafka,
• GCP Pubsub

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot;
• Work within a microservices architecture, ensuring system stability and performance;
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and service integrations;
• Lead a team, managing workload, priorities, and task assignment;
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team, including mentoring and knowledge sharing;
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions when required;
• Collaborate with architects, QA, and stakeholders to align on technical and delivery goals;
• Remain hands-on with development while balancing Team Lead responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• 4+ years of backend development experience with Java;
• Strong proficiency in Java 17+ and Spring Boot (3.x);
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases (Firestore or similar);
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka and/or RabbitMQ;
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs;
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines;
• Cloud experience with GCP (or other cloud providers) is a plus;
• Ability to lead team workload, priorities, and task distribution;
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher;

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

• Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;
• Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;
• Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;
• Internal startup incubator;
• Health insurance;
• English courses;
• Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;
• Referral program for bringing in new talent;
• Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.