Java Boot Lead

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist @ UST | Gen AI - Microsoft certified | 2x Oracle Certified | Ex-Cognizant

Role Description

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

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You Are

The Java Spring Boot Lead will lead the design, development, and deployment of microservices-based applications using Spring Boot. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product Owners, Architects, and QA to deliver robust solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
• Ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and security are followed.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as needed.
• Continuously improve application performance and scalability.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

li8+ years of experience
• Strong expertise in Java 8/11+ and Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience with RESTful APIs, Spring Cloud, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficient in SQL and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB).
• Knowledge of message brokers like Kafka or Rabbit
  
  MQ.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and API testing tools (Postman, Swagger).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Agile/Scrum experience is a plus.

Role

Location:

Texas

Compensation Range: $94,000-$141,000

Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company‑paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.

Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

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