Lead Java Integration Developer

## Job Description# Lead Java Integration DeveloperWe are seeking an **Integration Technical Lead** with strong experience in **API integrations, data pipelines, and real-time connectivity**. This role supports a Google Payments engineering team responsible for complex internal product integrations across portfolio management, reporting, and payments platforms. The ideal candidate combines architectural vision with hands-on development in Java or Golang and has a passion for solving large-scale integration challenges.* Lead the design and implementation of a **reusable integration layer** connecting multiple enterprise systems.* Develop **real-time or near real-time integrations** using APIs, messaging, and data streaming tools (e.g., Cloud Pub/Sub).* Define **integration architecture**—including authentication, authorization, error handling, retry strategies, and versioning.* Collaborate with Google’s internal teams to analyze requirements, review documentation, and define integration solutions.* Build secure, **privacy-compliant integration code** and participate in code reviews and performance tuning.* Design **data pipelines** that manage transformations, ingestion, and synchronization between multiple systems.* Establish **performance SLAs** (latency, throughput) and monitoring frameworks for integration performance.* Recommend and implement **integration tooling** aligned with Google’s cloud ecosystem.* Ensure delivery meets compliance, scalability, and reliability standards in production.* Expertise in **API authentication and authorization** (OAuth2, JWT, service accounts).* Strong understanding of **versioning, error handling, and retry logic** in distributed systems.* English proficiency (C1+ level) to work with global teams and clients.- **7+ years of experience** in software or systems integration roles.- Proven experience designing and implementing **complex API and data integrations**.- Proficiency in **Java or Golang**for developing integration services.- Experience building **real-time or near real-time pipelines** using messaging/streaming technologies.- Knowledge of **data transformation and mapping** concepts.- Familiarity with **secure, privacy-compliant coding practices**.* Ability to interact with and present to executive level leadership and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.* Experience with **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)** and tools like **Cloud Pub/Sub**, **Dataflow**, or **BigQuery**.* Background in **enterprise integration patterns** and **middleware frameworks**.* Familiarity with **API Management platforms** (Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft).* Experience defining **SLAs** and **monitoring strategies** for integrations.* Exposure to **Agile/Scrum** methodologies and consulting delivery models. #J-18808-Ljbffr