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Lead Java Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Tue, Sep 01, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading a team of software engineers, the full-time Lead Java Software Engineer will drive the development of scalable cloud-native applications on AWS, establish architectural standards, and promote best practices in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Leads software engineers in delivering business-critical applications
  • Establishes technical direction and architectural standards
  • Drives AWS cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in software development, with 5+ years in a lead role
  • Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
  • Experience with AWS cloud services, including ECS/Fargate and RDS
  • Proficiency in DevOps practices and CI/CD using Docker and GitHub

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