Application Developer Team Lead

SMBC Group is a top‑tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo with a 400‑year history offering a diverse range of financial services including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Technical Lead – Full Stack Development with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering enterprise‑grade software solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Java/Node‑based back‑end development, React.js, and modern cloud‑native architectures on Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for leading cross‑functional teams, driving architectural decisions, mentoring developers, and ensuring high‑quality code delivery across full‑stack solutions.

Role is based out of our Charlotte office on a hybrid segmentation.

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable full‑stack applications using React.js (frontend) and Java/Spring Boot/Type Script/Node.js (backend).
• Own the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and microservices architectures, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
• Serve as a hands‑on leader and technical mentor, guiding developers in best practices for object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and code quality.
• Champion the use of Azure cloud services, including:
  • API Management (Apim)
  • Event Hub
  • Azure Functions
  • App Services
  • PostgreSQL
• Oversee the use of SQL and No
  
  SQL databases for data modeling, storage, and access.
• Help define and implement robust CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, Dev Ops engineers, and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Drive Agile practices, lead sprint planning and retrospectives, and ensure timely delivery of features and releases.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure technical documentation is maintained.

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in full‑stack software development, including:
  • Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot), Type Script (Node.js) and React.js
  • Proficient in JavaScript, Type Script, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Deep understanding of object‑oriented design, architectural patterns, and software engineering best practices
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices and RESTful APIs
• Advanced proficiency with Azure cloud services and architecture
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and Dev Ops culture
• Experience with relational (Postgre
  
  SQL, SQL Server) and No
  
  SQL (Mongo
  
  DB, Cosmos DB) databases
• Track record of technical leadership, including team mentoring, solution reviews, and cross‑team collaboration
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, or Agile practices are a plus
• Experience leading distributed teams and working in global delivery environments
• Familiarity with domain‑driven design, event‑driven architecture, and API‑first development

SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA‑registered roles for which in‑office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at