Lead Java Engineer

We're looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join a tight-knit, agile consulting team supporting a national enterprise brand on high-impact initiatives. This is a dual-role opportunity for someone who thrives in the code and enjoys leading small, focused teams.You'll drive both delivery and technical direction while working in a cutting-edge cloud-native environment.Tech StackJava (Spring Boot preferred)AWS Cloud InfrastructureMicroservices ArchitectureKubernetes or other containerization toolsCI/CD pipelinesTDD & unit testingWhat We're Looking For8+ years of software development experience1-2+ years in a formal lead developer roleStrong interpersonal skills - able to build trust across product & engineering teamsHands-on coding & mentoring experienceComfortable in Agile/Scrum settingsBackgrounds in startups or enterprise environments welcomeResponsibilitiesFirst 30-90 Days: 70-90% coding, embedded in the teamOngoing: Split your time between development and leadership (~50/50)Lead a team of 1-3 developers (with growth potential)Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders on deliveryInfluence architecture, tooling, and engineering best practicesMilestones30 Days: Actively contributing to the codebase90 Days: Leading developers and delivering first project milestone1 Year: Running a growing team, delivering, mentoring, and setting technical directionWhy This Role?High-visibility project with a top-tier clientRemote flexibility (ATL-based is a plus)Stable long-term opportunity through a trusted consulting firmInfluence real outcomes as both a coder and a leaderInterested or know someone great?We're reviewing talent on a rolling basis - reach out to start a conversation.This is a confidential, evergreen opportunity for top-tier engineering leads.Java #SpringBoot #AWS #Microservices #Kubernetes #RemoteJobs #EngineeringLeadership #Hiring #LeadDeveloper #AtlantaTech #SoftwareEngineering