Lead Java Backend Developer
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 02, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Providing technical leadership for a team of software engineers, the contract Lead Java Backend Developer will drive architecture decisions and engineering best practices while building scalable cloud-native applications on AWS, with the flexibility to work remotely and travel as needed.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the development of business-critical applications and establish technical direction and architectural standards
- Drive AWS cloud adoption and modernization initiatives, ensuring solution scalability, performance, security, and reliability
- Mentor engineers and collaborate with product, architecture, and platform teams to align technology investments with business goals
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a lead role
- Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS technologies
- Experience with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud architecture
- Strong background in performance optimization and API integration
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