Senior Java API Lead - IT technical specialist
Huntington· Financial Services· Oct 23, 2026 · 5d ago
Columbus, OH
In office
Full-time
Lead
$141K–$219K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Description Summary:
The Senior Java API Lead - IT technical specialist provides technical and consultative support on the most complex technical matters.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyzes, designs, and develops systems based upon user specifications.
Provides technical assistance in solving hardware or software problems.
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of and works with the technical tools available for systems development and support.
Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of technical industry trends, particularly as they apply to Huntington.
May assist with identifying training needs or with training of less experienced staff.
May serve as project leader for specific projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on development experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
Strong SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, stored procedures, and database troubleshooting.
Experience building API-enabled applications and event-driven architectures, including integrations with internal and third-party systems.
Experience with production support, code reviews, troubleshooting, Agile development, and guiding developers on Java/API best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Fluent in Java 8 or above, with strong experience developing large-scale backend applications using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
Strong experience designing, developing, and integrating REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven applications.
Strong SQL and relational database experience, including schema design, complex query development, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
Strong hands-on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience is highly preferred and a huge plus.
Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI, Maven, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Postman/Newman, and CI/CD practices.
Experience with Apigee or similar API gateway platforms.
Strong troubleshooting skills across application, API, database, security, and performance issues.
Banking industry experience with the ability to work effectively across IT teams, vendors, business partners, and application support teams.
Exempt Status: (Yes not eligible for overtime pay) ( No eligible for overtime pay)
Yes
Workplace Type:
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
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