Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud

We are looking for a Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud to lead hands-on delivery of Java services and AWS Cloud solutions across modern platforms. You will steer decisions for front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs while strengthening governance and quality across the cloud ecosystem - apply now.

Responsibilities

• Own the team's technology solutions and be accountable for end-to-end deliverables
• Provide technical thought leadership and help the team make well-informed choices
• Eliminate technology roadblocks across the full project lifecycle
• Partner with architects and the CTO organization to align on governance and best practices
• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into high-quality implementations
• Improve designs, architectures, and frameworks through active contribution
• Ensure quality across data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code
• Support estimation, planning, prioritization, and dependency identification
• Lead and strengthen collaboration across teams and stakeholders
• Act as a hands-on technologist in AWS Cloud Native microservices architecture

Requirements

• Proven track record of 8+ years designing and building front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs
• Solid background in Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot technologies, including APIs and microservices
• Deep expertise in AWS Cloud services such as ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and Cloudwatch
• Hands-on knowledge of databases like DynamoDB and Aurora
• Practical experience with agile methodology and API testing tools
• Working understanding of monitoring tools like Splunk
• Client-facing communication skills with strong presentation abilities
• High attention to detail with the ability to operate in ambiguity while keeping structure
• Demonstrated team leadership collaborating with groups such as Vanguard Database, CTO organization, and API Economy initiatives
• Ability to remove technical fuzziness and deliver clear, actionable solutions

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Python programming
• Ability to work with data pipelines in a cloud-native environment
• Experience building solutions that connect business acumen with API economy

Technologies

• Backend - Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, Microservices, APIs
• Cloud - AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, Cloudwatch and other frequently used AWS services)
• Database - DynamoDB, Aurora
• Other language - Python (Optional)
• Monitoring - Splunk
• Testing - API Testing Tools