{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"95dc1ea4712574b3ff2290d0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/95dc1ea4712574b3ff2290d0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/95dc1ea4712574b3ff2290d0","title":"Lead Java Engineer","description":"Lead Java Engineer\nLocation: Saint Louis, Missouri (On-Site/Hybrid/Remote specify as needed)\nEmployment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking an accomplished Lead Java Engineer who will drive the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of modern, scalable web and cloud-native applications. This role calls for a hands-on leader who combines strong architectural vision, technical excellence, and a collaborative spirit to build robust enterprise platforms.\nYou will take ownership of platform architecture, drive technology best practices, and mentor engineering teams. 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