Java Engineering Lead​/Solution Lead

The Java Engineering Lead (Solution Lead) is a senior technical delivery role responsible for leading onshore and offshore engineering teams in the design, development, and support of Java-based applications within a financial services environment. This role focuses on technical execution, team leadership, client-facing requirement discussions, and production stability
, working within established enterprise architecture and standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Java lead who can guide teams, collaborate with customers and stakeholders, and ensure high-quality, reliable delivery across backend services, APIs, and integrations.

• Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of Java-based applications, APIs, and backend services
• Manage and mentor onshore and offshore development teams
  , ensuring delivery quality and adherence to standards
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer and stakeholder discussions related to requirements and solution implementation
• Interpret business and technical requirements and guide teams in implementing solutions aligned with approved designs and enterprise standards
• Provide hands-on technical leadership through code reviews, design guidance, and support for complex issues
• Support production stability, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of critical incidents
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, QA, Dev Ops, and other cross-functional teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to code quality, automation, performance, and delivery efficiency
• Participate in estimation, planning, and Agile ceremonies

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
• Experience leading development teams and coordinating work across offshore and onshore resources
• Solid experience building and supporting RESTful APIs and backend services
• Practical experience with production support
  , debugging, and issue resolution in complex systems
• Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar) and CI/CD practices
• Experience working in Agile delivery models
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage directly with customers and stakeholders
• Experience working within regulated or enterprise environments

• Background in Insurance or broader Financial Services (preferred, not required)
• Experience supporting modernization or enhancement initiatives within existing platforms
• Exposure to integration patterns beyond REST APIs (e.g., messaging, batch, or legacy system integrations)
• Experience with automation, performance optimization, or production stability initiatives
• Prior experience working with distributed teams and global delivery models

• This role is execution and delivery focused and works within established enterprise architecture.
• It is not an enterprise or domain architect position
  , but requires strong technical leadership and ownership.

Capgemini is an AI‑powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end‑to‑end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.

The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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Capgemini supports all aspects of your well‑being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well‑being programs

• Financial well‑being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation

• Social well‑being benefits like subsidized back‑up child/elder care and tutoring

• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs