We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Tech Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, extensive experience with Spring Boot, and a solid understanding of AWS services. As a Tech Lead, you will guide the development team, drive technical solutions, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products. Key Responsibilities: Lead Development Efforts: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, ensuring best practices are followed. • Architectural Oversight: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. • Project Management: Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. • Code Review: Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to coding standards. • Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. • Mentorship: Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. • Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system reliability and performance. • Innovation: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and incorporate them into the development process. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum of 7 years of experience in Java development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. • Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. • Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and API Gateway. • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. • Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue.js is a plus. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong leadership and team management abilities. • Proven problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Preferred Qualifications • Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Java Certification, or similar. • Experience: Previous experience in fintech, e-commerce, or similar industries. • Tools: Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git), project management tools (e.g., Jira), and collaboration platforms (e.g., Confluence). We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. 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We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.
