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Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead – Java (Authorization & API Services)

Overview

Seeking a senior-level software engineer with leadership capability to drive development of a distributed authorization platform and supporting APIs. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership, guiding architecture decisions while contributing directly to secure, scalable service development in a cloud-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead design and development of a Java-based service layer that integrates with a modern authorization platform

Define architectural standards, API design patterns, and development practices across the team

Build and enhance RESTful API endpoints, business logic, and service integrations

Oversee and participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, code reviews, and backlog refinement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, cloud/platform, and onboarding) to deliver end-to-end solutions

Identify technical risks, manage dependencies, and ensure alignment with delivery timelines

Implement and enforce secure coding practices, particularly around authentication and access control

Develop and maintain clean, testable code with strong unit and integration test coverage

Troubleshoot defects, optimize performance, and support production stability

Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and automated deployment processes

Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and support team skill development

Assist with documentation, technical onboarding, and knowledge sharing across teams

Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Java and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot

Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures

Solid understanding of distributed systems and service integration patterns

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native development

Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (OAuth2, OIDC, RBAC, or similar)

Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes

Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices

Ability to debug complex issues and support full software lifecycle development

Excellent collaboration and communication skills in a fast-paced engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineers

Exposure to identity and access management systems or policy-based authorization models

Experience working in Agile or scaled Agile environments

Familiarity with secure system design and enterprise-grade application development