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Lead Java Cloud Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 30, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Providing technical leadership for a team of software engineers, the full-time Lead Java Cloud Engineer will focus on delivering scalable cloud-native applications on AWS, driving architecture decisions, and mentoring engineers in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities
  • Leads software engineers in delivering business-critical applications and establishes technical direction
  • Drives AWS cloud adoption and modernization initiatives, ensuring solution scalability, performance, security, and reliability
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to promote DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and AI-assisted development practices
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, with 5+ years in a lead role
  • Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and AWS technologies
  • Strong experience in stakeholder management, mentoring, and coaching
  • Knowledge of cloud architecture, observability, and DevOps practices

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