Lead Java Developer

Title: Lead Java Developer

Location: Indianapolis United States

Job Description:

Kforce's client, a growing technology company in the Indianapolis, IN area is seeking a Java Technical Lead to provide hands-on leadership for a critical enterprise application platform. This role is ideal for a senior Java professional who enjoys architecting solutions, mentoring engineers, and driving software delivery while remaining actively involved in development. Remote candidates are welcome but must reside in the Indianapolis metro area and be available for occasional onsite meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise software solutions
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures
• Drive the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, shared services, and microservices
• Troubleshoot complex application and production issues
• Establish engineering standards, code quality practices, and release processes
• Mentor developers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical coaching
• Support project planning, estimation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and engineering excellence