Date Posted: 09/29/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 508372
Job Title: Lead Java Developer - SSPP Solutions
Job Location: Saint Louis, MO, USA, 63114
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Standard Business hours
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 67.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agile, Cloud, Java, Kafka, Spring Boot
Experience Desired: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including architecture and deployment (5+ yrs); Proven experience with Spring Boot, GraphQL, and Node.js in backend development (5+ yrs); Strong background in event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, Camel) (5+ yrs); Experience leading application modernization and digital transformation projects (5+ yrs); Telecommunications industry experience (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Master’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Only qualified Lead Java Developer candidates located near St. Louis, MO to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence. ***
Required Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Required Skills, Experience, & Abilities:
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including architecture and deployment.
• Proven experience with Spring Boot, GraphQL, and Node.js in backend development.
• Strong background in event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, Camel).
• Experience leading application modernization and digital transformation projects.
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with service meshes (e.g., Istio), API gateways (e.g., Zuul, NGINX), and OAuth2/SAML.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins), observability tools (DataDog, SumoLogic), and distributed tracing.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications systems, including identity, billing, and device management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desired Experience:
• Telecommunications industry experience, including work with customer identity, billing systems, and network equipment management.
• Experience with full-stack development, including React or Angular for internal tooling.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and SAFE frameworks.
• Cloud-native tool development and internal platform engineering.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead Java Developer to architect, lead, and deliver scalable microservice-based solutions in a cloud-native environment. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a proven track record in enterprise-scale systems—preferably within the telecommunications industry.
Key Responsibilities:
• Architect and lead the development of robust Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams, fostering best practices in software design, testing, and DevOps.
• Lead cloud-native solution design and deployment using AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Design and implement event-driven systems using Apache Kafka and messaging frameworks like Apache Camel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals and customer needs.
• Drive modernization efforts, including monolith-to-microservices transformations and legacy system integrations.
• Champion CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability practices.
• Lead initiatives in identity management, billing systems, and customer self-service platforms.
• Ensure secure coding practices, performance optimization, and production readiness.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and promote knowledge sharing across teams. - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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