Lead Applications Development Engineer, Java

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Oversee the analysis, programming, and configuration of information technology systems software .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $131,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing large-scale, distributed web-based applications using Angular, Python FastAPI, and React.js, while providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior programmers. Proficient in deploying applications on Google Cloud Infrastructure and implementing CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.

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Angular Application DevelopmentPython FastAPI DevelopmentGoogle Cloud Infrastructure DeploymentCI/CD Pipeline ManagementAPI Development with Java and Spring Framework

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Hard Skills

Angular 20.xReact.jsJava 12+Python FastAPIPL/SQLUNIX Shell CommandsGitDockerJiraAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingThought Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud PlatformCI/CD ToolsBuild ToolsYumAptBrew

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Distributed ApplicationsWeb-Based ApplicationsComponent-Based SystemsObject-Oriented SystemsData Warehousing Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptPythonReactSpringSQLTypeScriptUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the analysis, programming, and configuration of information technology systems software
Provide thought leadership and architectural expertise
Design high-quality interfaces for Angular applications
Lead the architectural design and development of Angular applications for scalability, performance, and maintainability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
Provide technical guidance to drive innovation and improve application design and development
Research business problems and propose software solutions
Mentor junior programmers
Provide estimates and create functional and detailed design specifications
Convert system designs and technical specifications into program code for complex applications
Champion lightweight architectures, modern web standards, and best practices to optimize application performance and reduce load times
Debug and troubleshoot program code and correct errors
Provide Level-2 support for systems-related issues
Oversee software releases to production and verify system stability after patching
Participate as a high-level technical expert in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of new software and significant enhancements
Work with technical staff to understand software problems and develop specifications to resolve them

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or foreign educational equivalent
4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Lead Engineer, Application Development (Java)-related occupation
Experience architecting and developing large-scale, distributed, web-based applications using Python FastAPI, Angular, and React.js
Experience deploying applications across multiple geographic regions using Google Cloud Infrastructure
Experience with component-based, object-oriented systems, internet technologies, client/server architectures, relational databases, structured development practices, test methodologies, and data warehousing principles
Experience building UI libraries and modern web interfaces using JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular 20.x, and React.js
Experience developing secure, production-ready APIs using Java 12+, Python FastAPI, and Spring Framework (Boot)
UNIX shell command knowledge; experience with Git repositories, build tools, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker
Experience installing and managing system packages using yum, apt, and brew
Experience preparing runtime environments for application deployment
Hands-on experience with PL/SQL for enterprise-scale data workflows
Strong knowledge of GCP CI/CD and cloud-native delivery pipelines
Experience with Jira and Agile methodologies