Java Lead

Java Technical Lead

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Your Role

As Java Technical Lead at Capgemini, you will be responsible for the stability, support, and evolution of critical legacy Java applications while driving modernization initiatives toward cloud-native architectures. You will act as the technical owner of key applications, providing L3 support, coordinating deployments, leading migration efforts, and serving as a trusted technical reference for multiple teams.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Maintain and evolve legacy Java EE applications (javax), ensuring operational continuity and system stability.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve production incidents on IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS).
• Perform server access, diagnostics, and operational support using PuTTY and related administration tools.
• Manage FTP server integrations, validate file flows, and ensure successful processing of critical business transactions.
• Lead and support the modernization of legacy applications using Spring Framework and Java 23.
• Support code deployments in OpenShift environments using Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Manage ServiceNow tickets, including evidence collection, technical analysis, root cause identification, communication, and resolution tracking.
• Execute and support production releases with an average deployment cadence of every three weeks.
• Coordinate with Tech Leads, architects, infrastructure teams, and development teams to ensure successful deployments and migrations.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to internal teams consuming shared services and components.
• Maintain shared JARs, libraries, and reusable components used across multiple applications.
• Participate in technical assessments and solution reviews that directly impact platform stability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with delivery, support, and operational standards.

Your Profile

• Strong expertise in Java EE applications, application support, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS).
• Knowledge of Spring Framework, Java 23, and application modernization practices.
• Experience with OpenShift, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on knowledge of FTP integrations and batch processing flows.
• Experience using ServiceNow for incident and problem management.
• Strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills.
• Proven ability to support production environments and manage critical incidents.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance operational support with strategic modernization initiatives.
• Experience acting as an application owner or technical reference for multiple teams.

What  you’ll love 

•Work on meaningful projects that use technology to solve real-world  challenges . •Thrive in a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment. •Access continuous learning through internal academies, certifications, and mentorship.

Need to know

Location: This position is On-site in Aguascalientes.

Career Development in Spanish & English: Training, certifications, and mentorship programs available in both languages to support bilingual growth. 

Community Engagement: Participate in local volunteering initiatives, tech meetups, and cultural events that connect you with the Capgemini community.

This role combines technical ownership, deep knowledge of legacy platforms, and active participation in cloud modernization initiatives. The position serves as a critical point of contact for multiple development teams whose applications depend on the services and components supported by this function. Beyond incident resolution and operational support, the role drives modernization efforts, contributes to technical decision-making, supports production deployments, and ensures business continuity. The combination of L3 support, migration leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and platform stewardship provides significant visibility, continuous learning opportunities, and direct business impact.

About Capgemini 

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-toend services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.

At Capgemini Mexico, we aim to attract the best talent and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, so there is no discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic of a person. All applications welcome
and will be considered based on merit against the job and/or experience for
the position.