Design Lead – Java Coding Review

Job Title: Design Lead – Java Coding Review Location: Chicago Experience: 10–14 Years Employment Type: Full Time / Contract Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Design Lead with strong Java development and coding review expertise to lead technical design discussions and ensure high-quality coding standards across development teams. The role requires deep knowledge of Java-based enterprise applications, architecture design, and code quality governance. Key Responsibilities • Lead design reviews and Java code reviews to ensure adherence to enterprise coding standards and best practices. • Analyze and review application architecture, design patterns, and code quality. • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams. • Ensure compliance with secure coding standards, performance optimization, and scalability. • Collaborate with architects, developers, and QA teams to resolve design and coding issues. • Identify technical risks, code vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities during review cycles. • Participate in design discussions, architecture planning, and solution reviews. • Ensure proper documentation of design decisions and code review feedback. Required Skills • Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. • Experience in code review, design validation, and technical governance. • Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns. • Experience with REST APIs, distributed systems, and enterprise application architecture. • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and code quality tools (SonarQube, etc.). • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Preferred Skills • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP). • Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). • Experience in financial services / banking domain is a plus. Education • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.