Lead Full Stack Developer

Job Description Lead Full Stack Developer (Technical Lead) | $140,000 - $150,000 + 10% Bonus | Hybrid | Direct HireWhat Matters MostCompetitive salary of $140,000 - $150,000 plus 10% annual bonusHybrid work schedule with regular onsite collaboration in Omaha, NebraskaDirect Hire opportunity with long-term career growth and stabilityLead the architecture and technical direction of a modern enterprise applicationMentor and develop a growing team of software engineersWork with modern technologies including Kotlin, Spring Boot, React, AWS, Kubernetes, and AI-assisted development toolsWhy You'll Love This OpportunityThis isn't simply another Lead Developer position.You'll become the technical leader for a modern enterprise application that was built within the last five years and supports thousands of commercial customers. Rather than inheriting outdated legacy software, you'll help shape the future of a stable, business-critical platform while influencing cloud modernization initiatives and engineering best practices.If you're passionate about architecture, mentoring developers, solving complex technical problems, and helping an entire engineering team become more productive, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.Job DescriptionOur client, an established and financially strong enterprise organization, is looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to provide technical leadership for one of its most important customer-facing applications.This individual will partner closely with Product Owners, Enterprise Architecture, and Agile development teams to deliver scalable, secure, high-quality software while mentoring junior engineers and driving technical excellence.Success in this role isn't measured solely by the amount of code you write.Instead, you'll be expected to improve the productivity, technical maturity, and overall effectiveness of the entire development team through thoughtful leadership, architecture, mentoring, and sound engineering decisions.ResponsibilitiesLead the technical direction of a modern enterprise applicationDesign scalable client-side and server-side architectureMentor and coach junior software engineersEstablish development standards, best practices, and coding guidelinesBreak down complex initiatives into projects, epics, and user storiesPartner with Enterprise Architecture to implement scalable, secure solutionsDesign and develop REST APIs and enterprise integrationsLead application modernization initiativesImprove software quality, resiliency, security, and performanceParticipate in Agile ceremonies and technical planning sessionsEvaluate emerging technologies and AI-assisted engineering tools to improve developer productivityCollaborate across multiple development teams on enterprise initiativesQualifications & RequirementsRequired5+ years of full-stack software development experienceDemonstrated experience serving as a Technical Lead or Lead DeveloperStrong hands-on experience with:KotlinSpring BootReactExperience designing RESTful APIsExperience building enterprise applicationsExperience with AWS, Kubernetes, or containerized cloud environmentsStrong understanding of software architecture and design patternsExperience mentoring developers and leading technical decision makingExcellent communication and collaboration skillsPreferredFinancial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, or other regulated industry experienceAWS Native development experienceAI-assisted software development experienceExperience modernizing enterprise applicationsWhat Will Make You SuccessfulWe're looking for someone who has already demonstrated success leading development teams—not simply someone looking for their first Lead opportunity.The ideal candidate enjoys:Mentoring developersRemoving technical roadblocksMaking architectural decisionsImproving engineering practicesLeading technical discussionsBuilding scalable softwareWorking across multiple Agile teamsContinuously learning modern technologiesIf you enjoy making the entire team better—not just writing great code yourself—you'll thrive in this role.Work AuthorizationApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future. C2C and third-party candidates cannot be considered.Benefits & PerksCompetitive salary of $140,000 - $150,000Annual performance bonusMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off & HolidaysProfessional development opportunitiesHybrid work environmentLong-term career advancementCollaborative engineering culture focused on innovationYour New OrganizationYou'll join a financially strong, highly respected organization that continues investing in modern software engineering and cloud technologies. You'll work on a stable platform with meaningful business impact while helping drive future modernization initiatives. The engineering culture values collaboration, continuous learning, technical leadership, and long-term employee growth.Your Career PartnerThe Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned recruiting firm, specializes in connecting exceptional technology professionals with outstanding career opportunities. Our team is committed to helping talented professionals find organizations where they can make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.The Reserves Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.