Lead Java Developer

ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end design, development, and delivery of full stack applications built on React/Next.js (frontend), Spring Boot/Java or Node.js (backend), deployed on AWSArchitect and implement cloud-native, event-driven solutions using Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, EventBridge, and IAMOwn complete project delivery across one or more client engagements simultaneously — from requirements through productionDevelop and maintain technical documentation including architecture decision records (ADRs), runbooks, and integration specs in ConfluenceTranslate ambiguous business requirements into system designs — challenge the spec, identify gaps, propose better solutionsLead and mentor a team of engineers; participate in daily agile and scrum processesDrive architecture decisions in collaboration with principal architects; establish and enforce cross-project technical standardsManage vendor and third-party integrations end-to-endSet up and maintain sandbox environments and testing automation pipelinesInteract directly with senior client stakeholders — present architecture, drive alignment, own the technical relationshipRequired Skills8+ years of overall experience; 5+ years building production systems on AWSHands-on full stack development — React/Next.js on the frontend, Spring Boot (Java) or Node.js on the backendDeep AWS expertise: Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, EventBridge, IAM, serverless and event-driven architectureDynamoDB data modeling — partition key design, GSI strategy, single-table vs multi-table tradeoffs, capacity planningExperience writing and maintaining technical documentation — ADRs, architecture docs, runbooks — in Confluence or equivalentProven ability to lead project delivery, manage engineers, and operate autonomously across complex engagementsStrong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to VP and C-suite audiencesGood to HaveAmazon Connect, Lex, Polly or equivalent contact center / telephony experienceTerraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure as codePostgreSQL + JSONB or NoSQL modeling for application consolidation projectsQuickSight or similar BI tooling for reporting pipelinesAI-first mindset — familiarity with MCP, Claude Code, Kiro, or agentic tooling