Legal Billing Specialist - Richmond, Virginia

Our client is seeking a Java Development Technical Lead/Architect to provide hands-on technical leadership and strategic direction for a cross-functional Agile team delivering enterprise-grade Java/JEE applications. This role blends architectural oversight, team mentorship, and active full-stack development, with a strong understanding of QA automation practices to ensure high-quality and scalable software solutions. The ideal candidate for this position has been a Java team lead for two or more years and is seeking to move into a hybrid development/architecture role.  The chosen candidate will be embedded with a development team to lead and architect solutions as needed.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex, scalable full-stack Java/J2EE applications.

• Provide technical direction, mentor team members, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices across development and QA automation.

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for architecture decisions, performance tuning, and systems integration.

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, and Automation QA Analysts to align technical delivery with business goals.

• Guide the implementation of microservices, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks (Angular 13+).

• Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution efforts for critical production issues.

• Oversee the adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and version control.

• Ensure proper documentation of technical specifications, design decisions, and system configurations.

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and agile mindset within the team.

• 8+ years of Java/JEE development experience with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.

• Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, and Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security, Boot, Batch).

• Proficient in frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular (13+).

• Advanced skills in JDBC, JPA/Hibernate, SQL, and RESTful/SOAP Web Services.

• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools (e.g., Docker; Kubernetes is a plus).

• Deep knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, multi-tiered application architecture, and performance optimization.

• Working knowledge of Shell scripting, PL/SQL, and experience with UNIX/Linux environments.

• Strong understanding of QA testing lifecycle and collaboration with automation QA teams.

• Familiarity with automation tools such as ACCELQ and integration with CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo/GitHub Actions).

Morton is an IT-focused staffing and recruiting partner based in Richmond, VA. The company connects skilled technology professionals with employers by aligning qualifications, preferences, and career goals to the specific needs of each role. Morton supports both job seekers and hiring managers through tailored search, screening, and placement services designed to deliver the right fit for long-term success. To connect exceptional IT talent with the right opportunities by listening closely, understanding goals on both sides of the hiring equation, and delivering placements that create lasting impact for people and organizations.