Lead Front End Software Engineer

Techstra Solutions
Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 17, 2026

About the role

Role Overview

The Lead Front End Software Engineer (Java) role adds leadership of technical design and development, complex problem resolution, guidance and support for colleagues, code and documentation reviews, and use of modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Front End Developer with strong UX Design skills, team leadership, and coding experience.

8+ Years of experience preferably in a large banking / financial institution environment.

Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.

Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required.

Facilitates complex problem resolution.

Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software.

Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support the companies Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Banking operations familiarity

Controls

Compliance considerations

Risk management processes

Technical Troubleshooting - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth

Application Delivery Process - Extensive Experience

Application Design, Architecture - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth

Application Development Tools - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth

Application Testing - Extensive Experience

Packaged Application Integration - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth

System Development Lifecycle - Extensive Experience

Required Qualifications/Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Angular

Node.js

Java Development

Process Improvement

Release Management

Software Solutions and Design

User Experience (UX) Design

Application Development

Design and architecture familiarity/experience

Business and Team Management

Group Problem Solving

Customer Engagement and Solutions Oriented

Preferred Qualifications

Banking experience

Financial institution experience

Understanding regulatory and risk controls

Locations: Birmingham, AL

About Techstra Solutions

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com

Responsibilities

  • Lead Front End Developer with strong UX Design skills
  • Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions
  • Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs
  • Facilitates complex problem resolution
  • Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues
  • Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
  • Angular
  • Node.js
  • Java Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Release Management
  • User Experience (UX) Design

Skills mentioned

AngularNode.jsJavaFrontend DevelopmentSystem DesignSoftware TestingDebuggingAPI IntegrationREST APIsCI/CD

About Techstra Solutions

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our areas of focus are Applications, Data, Automation, and Talent Acquisition. We disrupt “business as usual” by embedding our experienced experts in organizations to co-create solutions that deliver measurable, sustainable change. Industries we serve include Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer Goods.

Business Consulting and Services51-200 employeesPittsburgh, PA

H-1B sponsorship history

Historical employer filing data was found for Techstra Solutions. The employer record includes 15 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.