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Job Description: Spring Boot & React Development Lead
Lead the Future of Full-Stack Development with Vision and Expertise
Position Summary
We are looking for a skilled Spring Boot & React Development Lead to drive the design and implementation of scalable web applications. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise in Java, Spring Boot, React, and test automation with a focus on teamwork and infrastructure quality. The ideal candidate transforms requirements into reliable, high-performance products while ensuring robust testing and code quality across every stage of delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Full-Stack Development: Oversee the end-to-end system architecture, implementation, and delivery of cutting-edge web applications using Spring Boot and React.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor, motivate, and manage a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and encourage continuous learning.
- Solution Architecture: Define and document scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and UX/UI teams to translate requirements into feasible technical solutions.
- Agile Project Management: Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Ensure timely delivery of features and bug fixes by effectively allocating resources and prioritizing tasks.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce coding standards, testing protocols, and best practices. Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality metrics are upheld.
- DevOps & Deployment: Oversee deployment processes, optimize application performance, and implement monitoring solutions. Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate infrastructure and ensure high availability.
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- Stakeholder Communication: Act as a point of contact between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Present progress, solicit feedback, and translate business goals into actionable plans.
- Technology Evangelism: Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in Java, Spring Boot, React, and related technologies. Advocate for the adoption of modern tools and frameworks to enhance productivity and maintain a competitive edge.
- Infrastructure as Code (IAC) & Cloud Proficiency: Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager. Proven experience with Microsoft Azure, including deploying and scaling applications, leveraging cloud-native services, and optimizing cost and performance across distributed systems.
- Observability & Monitoring: Proficient in application performance monitoring and end-to-end observability using Dynatrace or similar platforms, ensuring proactive identification, analysis, and remediation of system bottlenecks and incidents.
- Test Architecture & Strategy: Deep understanding of test architecture principles, including test automation frameworks, integration testing, and continuous testing strategies to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
- Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges across the stack, ensuring the reliability and stability of mission-critical applications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
- Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot framework, and ecosystem (Spring Data, Security, MVC, REST APIs).
- Proven hands-on experience with React.js and its core principles (state management, component lifecycle, hooks, Redux).
- Solid knowledge of modern web architectures (REST, GraphQL, microservices) and responsive web design.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Expertise in version control systems, especially Git.
- Track record of delivering complex software solutions using Agile methodologies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to drive decision-making, resolve conflicts, and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Python for scalable backend solutions and automation.
- Advanced Ansible skills for configuration management and deployment.
- Hands-on experience with Dynatrace for application monitoring and performance.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with TypeScript, Next.js, or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Understanding of security best practices (OWASP, JWT, OAuth2, SSO).
- Background in performance optimization, caching strategies, and application monitoring.
- Exposure to automated testing tools (Jest, Mocha, Selenium, JUnit).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
Role Expectations
- Vision & Initiative: Proactively identify opportunities for technical improvement, refactoring, and innovation. Set ambitious goals for the team and champion best practices in software development.
- Technical Skill Development: Actively foster the growth of technical expertise within the team by organizing training sessions, facilitating knowledge sharing, and encouraging practical application of new technologies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with designers, QA engineers, business analysts, and other teams to deliver seamless, user-centric applications.
- Customer Focus: Understand the needs of end-users, advocate for usability, accessibility, and exceptional user experience.
Beyond technical mastery and leadership, the ideal candidate embodies a spirit of continuous improvement and adaptability, thriving in dynamic environments where creative problem-solving and strategic vision are paramount. A strong commitment to fostering inclusion and collaboration ensures that diverse perspectives are integrated into every phase of development, resulting in solutions that are both innovative and resilient. By embracing emerging technologies and driving operational excellence, this leader will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical roadmap and cultivating a culture that values curiosity, initiative, and shared success.
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
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