Software Engineer Lead (Java/Full Stack/Apigee)

Information Technology
Pittsburgh, PA
December 9, 2025

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Job Description

Summary

This role supports customer-facing web applications within the Capital Markets business, delivering modern trading and sales tools across derivatives and fixed income. The position focuses on hands-on engineering leadership, architecture, and full-stack development using Java, Angular, and API technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a hands-on technical leader driving design and development of scalable, secure, high-performance applications.
  • Architect and implement Spring Boot microservices and event-driven systems.
  • Contribute to front-end development using Angular and integrate with backend services.
  • Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and establish development best practices.
  • Ensure CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices support deployment quality.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Champion Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards, regulatory requirements, and data-protection practices.
  • Create and lead technical design documentation and support application delivery processes.
  • Facilitate complex problem resolution and provide technical guidance to teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  • Strong experience with Oracle and SQL performance optimization.
  • Solid understanding of Angular or similar frameworks.
  • Deep knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps tools.
  • Proven experience with event-driven systems and distributed architectures.
  • Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and container security.
  • Modern API development using APIGEE/APIGEEX with RESTful patterns.
  • Experience with customer-facing applications in financial services or related domains.
  • Familiarity with Agile project tools such as Jira.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

Tech Stack

  • Java, Spring Boot, Microservices
  • Angular
  • Oracle, SQL
  • Git, CI/CD
  • Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift
  • APIGEE/APIGEEX
  • Event-driven architecture

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with market standards.
Health benefits, PTO, remote flexibility (varies by client).

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, flexible hours, occasional on-call (if applicable).

About the Client

Our client is a growing technology-focused organization committed to building scalable digital solutions.

Why Join the Team?

  • Opportunity to lead high-impact engineering initiatives.
  • Work with modern architectures and enterprise-scale applications.
  • Collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Submit your resume to people@ignitetalentpartners.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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