Lead Applications Development Engineer, Java

GXO Logistics, Inc.

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

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $131,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable Angular applications, architecting large-scale web-based solutions, and providing technical guidance for innovative software development. Proficient in deploying applications on Google Cloud Infrastructure and mentoring junior programmers.

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Angular Application DevelopmentPython FastAPI DevelopmentGoogle Cloud Infrastructure DeploymentJava 12+ API DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Software ArchitectureObject-Oriented DesignJavaScriptTypeScriptReact.jsPL/SQLUNIX Shell CommandsAgile MethodologiesDebuggingPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationThought Leadership

Tools & Technologies

GitDockerJiraSpring FrameworkBuild Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Web-Based ApplicationsDistributed SystemsClient/Server ArchitecturesData Warehousing PrinciplesFunctional Specifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptPythonReactSpringSQLTypeScriptUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee analysis, programming, and configuration of information technology systems software
Provide thought leadership and architectural expertise
Design, develop, and lead the architecture of scalable, performant, maintainable Angular applications
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 performance and reduce load times
Debug and troubleshoot program code and correct errors
Provide Level-2 support for systems-related issues
Oversee controlled software releases to production and verify system stability after patching
Serve as a high-level technical expert in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of new software and significant enhancements
Work with technical staff to diagnose software problems and develop specifications for solutions

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 designing component-based, object-oriented systems using 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 for Git repositories, build tools, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker container management
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
Experience with Jira and Agile methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telecommuting permitted up to 100%