Java Technical Lead / Architect

Genesis10 is seeking a Java Technical Lead / Architect. This role is with a manufacturing company in Lisle, IL. This is a 12-month, on-site, 3-4 days contract-to-hire position. Overview : We are looking for a Product Engineer to lead development work within our Sales Transformation product teams, utilizing our investment in the PEGA platform. They will help maximize and accelerate our leverage of this platform and support our shift to a more customer-centric and solution-driven sales approach. Key Responsibilities : Product Engineer provides team leadership to determine 'what' and 'how' the outcome can be technically achieved and then works with team to implement that solution. This role is expected to bring technical best practices with a hands-on approach. As the lead engineer on the team, you care just as much about "what" the team builds as you do about "how" it is built. The "What" comes from partnering with the Product Owner, Designer, and stakeholders to understand the problem(s) to be solved and the desired outcome(s) to be achieved in depth. The "How" is about shifting to focused, quality and consistent frequent "valuable" releases, using modern ways of developing software driven products. More than just a "technical lead", you are expected to understand the bigger picture and what a holistic solution entails. You are empowered to work with the enabling technologies every day and play a key role in steering the team and solution through complex challenges. General Skills, holistic Solution Design : Innovation (stays current on emerging technologies applicable to the product domain and has the ability to apply real innovation). Staying current on industry technologies and trends and being open to and curious about innovations externally and internally to help drive effective solutions. Familiar with Product Operating Model and Mindset, such as Product Discovery and Design. Assisting the Product Owner and Product Designer to discover an effective solution to the problem the team is working to solve. Be versed and knowledgeable on context, journey, personas ,and target outcomes. Experience working in and managing effectively within Scrum and Agile contexts, such as sprint-based goals, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, and Demonstration ceremonies. Non-functional Design (ability to navigate challenges of scale, performance, fault tolerance, reliability, internationalization, test automation, deployment infrastructure, and architecture) Experience working with legacy environments in need of modernization and using methods and patterns to achieve the same successfully, i.e., Strangler Fig Pattern Skilled in modern Software Engineering practices and ways of working that enabled valuable outcomes to be realized, e.g. Microservices and APIs, Dev Ops, CI / CD, TDD / Automated Testing, Agile / Scrum, A / B capabilities, Application Instrumentation, Cloud scaling, and associated best practices. Qualifications : 7-10+ years of experience in enterprise software engineering, with 3-5 years leading platform implementations. Needs to be interested in learning Pega 5+ years in progressive roles managing technical teams and staff, ideally in a product and agile environment Proven track record in digital transformation, preferably in automotive, transportation, or financial services. Deep understanding of microservices, API-first architecture, and MACH principles. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with agile methodologies, DevOps, and cloud-native development. Preferred : Experience working directly with Systems Integrators (SI) and offshore development teams. Background in enterprise logistics, transportation, or related industries. Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10 : Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10 :

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states / municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.