Technical Lead – API and Integration Development; Hybrid

Technical Lead – API and Integration Development (Hybrid)

We are seeking a technically strong and hands‑on Technical Lead to drive the development of APIs and integration solutions across our enterprise platforms. This role combines leadership, architecture, and development responsibilities, with a focus on Java Spring Boot, cloud‑native deployments, and secure, scalable integration patterns. You’ll lead a small team while remaining actively involved in coding and solution design, leveraging technologies such as Auth0, Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Event Hub, Service Bus, and Terraform.

• Lead the design and development of RESTful APIs using Java Spring Boot, ensuring adherence to REST principles, OpenAPI standards, and versioning strategies.
• Architect and implement integration solutions using Azure Service Bus, Kafka, Event Hub, and MQ technologies.
• Apply and enforce secure coding practices, including input validation, authentication/authorization, encryption, and secure error handling.
• Guide the team in evaluating and implementing delivery models such as shared libraries, microservices, and discrete deployables.
• Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for infrastructure provisioning and automation in Microsoft Azure.
• Lead and mentor a small team of developers, fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented environment.
• Stay hands‑on with development, code reviews, and troubleshooting while supporting team members in their technical and professional growth.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops and Cloud Engineering teams to deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement authentication and authorization flows using Auth0 and other identity providers.
• Promote agile development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in Java development, with strong proficiency in Spring Boot.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership team lead role.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI/Swagger, and API versioning.
• Experience with Azure cloud services, including App Services, API Management, Event Hub, and Service Bus.
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka, MQ, and other messaging/integration platforms.
• Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Familiarity with Auth0 or similar identity and access management solutions.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a willingness to mentor and grow a team while remaining technically hands‑on.

Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect the target base salary for new hires; however, your recruiter will provide more specific compensation details during the hiring process. The typical base salary range for this position is: $124,000 – $164,000, based on the factors aforementioned. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA;
Washington DC; our Massachusetts based offices and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $144,000 – $169,000. In addition to base salary, full‑time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

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