Application Developer Team Lead

About the Company

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo with a 400-year history. The Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance, with over 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide across nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group and is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. In the Americas, SMBC Group provides commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients, connecting them to local markets and an extensive global network.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Technical Lead – Full Stack Development to lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable full-stack applications. This role is based in our Charlotte office on a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable full-stack applications using React.js (frontend) and Java/Spring Boot/TypeScript/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, and PostgreSQL.
• Oversee the use of SQL and NoSQL 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, DevOps 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development.
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot), TypeScript (Node.js), and React.js.
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, 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 DevOps culture.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cosmos DB) databases.
• Track record of technical leadership, including team mentoring, solution reviews, and cross-team collaboration.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Charlotte office. Specific hybrid work schedules will be discussed during the interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including FINRA-registered positions that require full-time in-office attendance.