Java Technical Manager (Ai/AWS)

Piscataway, NJ – Onsite day 1, hybrid (3 days in office). W2 contract.

About the Role

We are looking for a Technology Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications. This role combines technical leadership, team management, solution architecture, and delivery ownership to build scalable, secure, and high-performing digital solutions. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with strong expertise in Microservices, Cloud (AWS/Azure), and Agile delivery, capable of guiding distributed teams while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Drive best practices in software engineering, code quality, security, and performance.
• Guide teams in developing cloud-native applications, APIs, and microservices.
• Mentor engineers and technical leads on architecture, design patterns, and modern engineering practices.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple projects and releases.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize work and meet business objectives.
• Track delivery progress, dependencies, risks, and resource utilization.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery within scope and budget.
• Lead, coach, and develop engineering teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, performance management, and career development initiatives.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between engineering teams and business stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Build strong client and cross-functional relationships.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Promote continuous improvement through metrics, retrospectives, and innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• 12-15+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3-5+ years leading engineering teams and technical delivery.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Java, Spring Boot
  • Microservices, REST APIs
  • AWS and/or Azure Cloud
  • SQL/NoSQL Databases
  • Kafka or Event-Driven Architectures
  • Containerized services
  • CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Schedule

Hybrid – 3 days per week in the Piscataway, NJ office (onsite day 1).