Java Technical Lead

Job Title: Lead Java Engineer (Contract ) Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (Minimum 2 days/week in office)

This is a W2 role and not a Corp-to corp role. Role Overview : We are looking for a Lead Java Engineer to support development of scalable data and analytics platforms. This role requires strong technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and coordination across onshore/offshore teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Java, Spark, and GCP, with experience working with large financial datasets and distributed databases such as Spanner. Full-stack exposure is a plus. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop scalable backend services and data processing solutions using Java. • Build and optimize Spark-based large-scale data pipelines. • Develop and maintain data schemas and models supporting analytics workloads. • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and architects to translate requirements into technical solutions. • Coordinate development activities across onshore and offshore teams. • Optimize application performance and tune queries and data processing jobs. • Work with GCP services and distributed databases (e.g., Spanner). • Support QA activities, including validation, defect triage, and release readiness. Required Skills • 8+ years of experience in Java backend development. • Strong experience with Apache Spark and large-scale data processing. • Hands-on experience with GCP services and cloud-native architectures. • Experience with data modeling, schema design, and performance optimization. • Familiarity with Spanner or other distributed databases. • Experience working with financial services or fintech data platforms. Good to Have • Full-stack development experience, including exposure to Vue.js or modern UI frameworks. • Experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Soft Skills • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement. • Experience leading or coordinating distributed engineering teams. • Ability to work closely with business, QA, and architecture teams. Employment Type: Contract Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days onsite in Chicago)