Staff Engineer (Hands-On + Technical Leadership)

Job Title: Staff Engineer (Hands-On + Technical Leadership)Location: Blue Bell, PA (Remote)Work Type: W2 OnlyEligibility: GC and USC OnlyRole SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer who combines strong hands-on coding expertise with technical leadership. This role requires daily coding while guiding senior developers across multiple services, owning cross-team architecture, and driving engineering excellence across Java/Spring Boot systems deployed on Kubernetes.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deliver complex features using Java and Spring BootProvide hands-on technical leadership to senior engineers across multiple servicesOwn and drive cross-team architecture for distributed systemsEstablish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and coding guidelinesImprove system reliability, scalability, and performance across platformsLead platform-wide initiatives including observability, CI/CD quality gates, and performance optimizationMentor and coach senior developers to enhance team capabilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goalsUtilize AI tools like Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate development, design, and documentationRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong hands-on experience with Java and Spring BootDeep understanding of distributed system design patternsProven experience working with Kubernetes-based deploymentsStrong expertise in CI/CD pipelines, especially using JenkinsExperience with cloud computing environmentsSolid understanding of QA and QC processes in software developmentAbility to drive architecture decisions across multiple teamsStrong problem-solving and performance optimization skillsKey CompetenciesHands-on technical leadershipStrong coding and architecture skillsMentorship and team developmentOwnership and accountabilityInnovation and continuous improvement