We are looking for a Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud to drive Java-based services and AWS cloud delivery across front-end and microservices. You will lead technical decisions, partner with architects and the CTO organization, and ensure strong API and data-model quality in a fast-moving environment—apply now.
Responsibilities
- Own the team's technology solutions and be accountable for delivery outcomes
- Set technical direction and guide the team toward sound decisions
- Remove technology roadblocks that impact progress throughout the project
- Collaborate with architects and the CTO organization to maintain governance standards and best practices
- Deliver solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements with high quality
- Improve system designs, architectures, and frameworks to strengthen the platform
- Oversee quality for data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code
- Support effort estimation, planning, prioritization, and dependency mapping
- Lead while promoting collaboration across teams and stakeholder groups
- Act as a hands-on technologist in AWS Cloud-native microservices architecture
Requirements
- Proven track record with 8+ years building front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs
- Hands-on experience with Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot for API and microservices development
- Deep understanding of AWS Cloud services including ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and CloudWatch
- Solid background working with database technologies such as DynamoDB and Aurora
- Practical knowledge of Agile methodology and API testing tools
- Working knowledge of monitoring platforms such as Splunk
- Strong client-facing communication skills with confident presentation ability
- High attention to detail with comfort navigating ambiguity while keeping work organized
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and coordinating with groups like Vanguard Database, the CTO organization, and API Economy initiatives
- Ability to clarify technical ambiguity and deliver well-defined solutions
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Python programming
- Ability to work with data pipelines in cloud-native environments
- Experience building solutions that connect business insight with 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
