Lead Software Developer - Java

We are building a strong team and need a Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud to own Java microservices and AWS cloud-native delivery end to end. You will guide architecture and quality, coordinate across groups, and help the team plan and execute reliably—apply now.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the team’s technology solutions and delivery outcomes
• Define technical vision and help the team make well-reasoned decisions
• Unblock delivery by clearing technology issues that arise during the project
• Align with architects and the CTO organization on governance standards and best practices
• Deliver high-quality outcomes that meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Strengthen system designs, architectures, and frameworks as the platform evolves
• Guard quality across data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code
• Participate in estimation, planning, prioritization, and dependency mapping
• Promote collaboration while leading across teams and stakeholder groups
• Bring hands-on expertise in AWS Cloud-native microservices architecture to the work

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience delivering front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs
• Hands-on background in Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot focused on API and microservices development
• Strong expertise in AWS Cloud services including ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and CloudWatch
• Experience with DynamoDB and Aurora along with general database technology familiarity
• Working experience with Agile methodology and API testing tools
• Knowledge of Splunk or similar monitoring platforms such as Splunk
• Excellent communication skills for client-facing work plus strong presentation ability
• Detail-focused mindset with ability to manage ambiguity while maintaining structure
• Track record leading teams and coordinating with Vanguard Database, the CTO organization, and API Economy initiatives
• Ability to clarify unclear technical problems and deliver well-defined solutions

Nice to have

• Python programming familiarity
• Experience supporting cloud-native data pipelines
• Experience delivering solutions aligned to business insight and API economy principles

Technologies

• Backend –
  • Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, Microservices, APIs
  • Cloud –
  • AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, Cloudwatch and other frequently used AWS services)
  • Database –
  • DynamoDB, Aurora
  • Other language –
  • Python (Optional)
  • Monitoring –
  • Splunk
  • Testing –
  • API Testing Tools