Tech Lead (Java/AWS)

Iconma

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53.57 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, DNS (Domain Name System), Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), DevOps, Distributed Computing, Health Plan, IBM WebSphere MQ (Message Queue), Identify Issues, Information Technology Consulting, Java, Leadership, Load Balancing, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microservices, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Assurance, REST (Representational State Transfer), Release Management/Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Splunk, Systems Scalability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
2 days ago

Our Client, an IT Services and Consultant company, is looking for a Tech Lead (Java/AWS) for their Raleigh, NC/Atlanta, GA location.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Own and deliver user stories independently—from design and development through testing, deployment, and production support.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend engineers; conduct code reviews and enforce engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate directly with clients to gather requirements, provide technical estimates, communicate progress, and resolve technical challenges.
  • Drive architecture and design decisions for scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including Frontend, DevOps, QA, Product, and Infrastructure.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, CI/CD practices, release management, and delivery timelines.
  • Deploy applications across lower and production environments while ensuring smooth releases.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions.
 
Requirements:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java 21 and Spring Boot.
  • Strong experience building Microservices and RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with messaging platforms such as IBM MQ and/or Apache Kafka.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and deploying applications in cloud environments.
  • Experience with Docker and containerized application development.
  • Experience with Amazon EKS (Kubernetes), including Deployments, Services, Namespaces, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Ingress, and application deployments.
  • Good understanding of AWS Route 53 for DNS management, hosted zones, and traffic routing.
  • Experience with AWS Glue, including Glue Jobs, Crawlers, Data Catalog, and ETL workflows.
  • Understanding of AWS networking concepts, including IAM, VPC, Security Groups, Load Balancers, and application connectivity.
  • Experience creating and configuring API proxiesusing tools such as MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway, Apigee, Kong, or similar API gateway/proxy solutions.
  • Experience with DynamoDB and PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and application deployment practices.
  • Experience using Splunk, Dynatrace, and Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, system design, scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization.
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams, mentoring developers, and independently owning technical deliverables.
  • Strong client-facing communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Years of Experience:   12.00 Years of Experience
 
Why Should You Apply?

 

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/