Lead Developer-Java

About TEKsystems Global Services

Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution and operations with a customer-first mindset for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data and customer experience solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud, design and business intelligence platforms fuel our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others and inclusion. We drive positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we stay true to our commitments and act in harmony with our words. We exist to create significant opportunity for people to achieve fulfillment through career success. Ready to join us?

The Opportunity

This role is a leadership position responsible for managing a Software Development initiative and its team. You will be responsible for understanding and participating in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle. This person will function as the technical lead on software development projects supporting internal development as well as externally facing product development. When assisting with development efforts, this person can successfully implement as a Lead Developer, perform code and design reviews, mentor other developers, manage release cycles, and write code.

Key Accountabilities and Priorities

• Lead any software development lifecycle activity: estimating and planning, designing, coding, documenting, and testing of software applications.
• May take on some architecture responsibilities.
• Ensure conformance of design and implementation with the intended architecture.
• Provide technical mentorship to project team members and be responsible for direct supervision of subordinate staff on the team.
• Act as hierarchical manager for a group of 3 or more developers, including career mentorship and formal performance reviews.
• Work closely with the Project Manager who delivers the project and the architect who provides solution and engineering practices guidance.
• Work with Business Analysts and/or End Users to define, document, and review system functional specifications as well as software and hardware requirements.
• Typically reports to a Practice Manager, supporting the practice by administering policies and participating in the recruitment process.
• May provide pre-sales support, working closely with an architect.
• Perform any other related tasks whenever necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• 9+ years of experience in Object Oriented analysis, design, coding best practices, development, and integration of software products.
• 5+ years of experience programming in server-side Java using J2EE and/or Spring technology for enterprise applications.
• 4+ years of experience writing Unit and automated tests.
• 3+ years of experience with AngularJS.
• 3+ years as a Team Lead (technical team size of 5 people or more), working with distributed teams.
• 3+ years of experience in Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Deep knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL), design patterns, Kafka consumers, Jenkins, CI/CD, and Right-sizing of instances.
• Hands-on experience within all layers of an enterprise web application, from backend to frontend.
• Ability to write complex algorithms.
• Experience with modern software architectures (micro-services, back-end for front-end).
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and successfully complete deliverables.
• Experience with Agile Development or any other iterative software development methodology.
• Hands-on experience with continuous integration.
• Hands-on experience with the code review process, providing feedback to team members and mentoring.
• Requires a degree and/or at least 9 years of related experience. Certifications for AWS / Azure or other technologies are nice to have.
• Familiar with GitHub Copilot.

Requisite Abilities and Skills

• Demonstrate leadership of multidisciplinary development teams.
• Act as a consultant providing advisory in the area of expertise, building credibility and demonstrating leadership, engaging directly with the client.
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to translate client business needs into software development recommendations for a multidisciplinary team, project manager, business analyst, quality analyst, and developers.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills to deal with complex situations while providing creative solutions.
• Strive for continuous improvement and personal development, proactively encouraging the same from team members.
• Proven track record of improving existing solutions through refactoring and processes.

Job Type & Location

• This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $113,100.00 - $169,700.00/yr.
• We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
• Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc.
• Our full-time, internal employment benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan -- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

• This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

• This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.