Senior Development Manager - Java & Reactive Programming

Doran Jones seeks a Senior Development Manager to manage 1 to 2 SDLC engineering teams and leverage your engineering and management experience to create a positive culture of solutions-focused Agile environment. In addition to managing the teams, you will be involved in the hands-on development and optimization of processes, solutions, and code.

When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to work on solution development activities, from the initial requirement capture to software architecture and implementation. You will lead your teams through all stages of the SDLC lifecycle.

This is a hybrid role that requires 2-3 days a week in the Tampa office.

It is a full-time, salaried position and is not open to C2C or other contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and guidance to multiple engineering teams (1-2) to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the teams.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, data engineering, and cloud computing.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of full-stack applications using Java and Microservices architecture.
• Ensure the efficient implementation of back-end systems using PostgreSQL and MongoDB for data storage and management.
• Guide teams in developing scalable, high-performance, and secure applications on cloud platforms (AWS and GCP).
• Lead the design and architecture of systems to ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience for franchise-critical applications.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to define and implement technical solutions that meet business requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation and improve system performance.
• Manage the deployment and integration of applications on AWS and GCP, leveraging cloud-native services for optimal performance.
• Ensure that applications are built with a focus on security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline the development and deployment process.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation across multiple teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of full-stack solutions into business operations.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any risks or issues.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development, with expertise in Java, Microservices, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Proficiency in reactive programming, with a focus on asynchronous, event-driven architectures to build highly responsive and resilient systems.
• Extensive experience in developing and deploying applications on AWS and GCP platforms.
• Proven track record in leading and managing multiple engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in database management with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Solid understanding of cloud architectures, system design for high availability, and development of mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with large-scale, distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Advanced certifications in AWS, GCP, or full-stack development.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.

Doran Jones Inc. (DJI) is the leading financial services Data Engineering and Application Development firm, specializing in Capital Markets, Risk, and Regulatory Compliance. We are US-based, helping our clients fill gaps in capacity and expertise, reduce risk, and accelerate change. Our leaders average over 25 years of experience in Financial Services and Technology. DJI is repeatedly engaged by the largest and most complex clients for our Agile transformation expertise and practical understanding of the critical relationship between data, architecture, and application development. 

DJI has a mission to place more people from non-traditional backgrounds into sustainable technology careers. Through partnerships with non-profit technology programs in underserved communities and Veteran organizations, candidates transition from tech training programs into real IT careers at DJI. Our unique recruitment policy allows us to create exceptional teams, bringing a broad spectrum of experience to our company and creating anything but a traditional consulting firm.

DJI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of McLaren Strategic Ventures, a private equity firm, that invests in start-ups and scale-ups. They provide a full range of highly trusted domain consulting, advisory services, and innovative technologies globally. Doran Jones is able to offer a broad range of technology, deeper AI and machine learning tools, data intelligence, alternative resourcing capabilities, and capital access to invest and digitize at scale. Our clients benefit from this unique portfolio allowing them to accelerate the pace of their own digital transformations through innovative products and services designed around industry-wide issues.

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