Lead, Full Stack Engineer

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. Lead the technical design and hands-on development of customer-facing web applications, Java-based backend services, microservices, and RESTful APIs .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-stack development, particularly with Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies, while effectively mentoring engineers and leading technical projects. Proficient in applying AI technologies to enhance software development processes and improve application performance.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkMicroservices ArchitectureAI and Generative AI ApplicationFull-Stack Development

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring FrameworkRESTful APIsOracle DatabaseSQL ProgrammingHTMLCSSJavaScriptJUnit TestingMicroservices

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitMavenJenkinsSplunkGrafanaSonarQubeLinux/UnixDockerWildFlyWebLogic

Industry Keywords

Agile MethodologyApplication DevelopmentProduction SupportCode ReviewSoftware Engineering Best PracticesData StructuresAlgorithmsSecurity PracticesGovernancePrivacy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureDockerGrafanaHibernateJavaJavaScriptJenkinsjQueryJUnitLinuxMavenMicroservicesOracleReactShell ScriptingSOAPSplunkSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical design and hands-on development of customer-facing web applications, Java-based backend services, microservices, and RESTful APIs
Translate business and technical requirements into detailed application designs and independently drive projects from design through implementation
Remain actively involved in coding while guiding junior and mid-level engineers, reviewing code, and promoting software-engineering best practices
Develop and support full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Oracle/SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies
Partner with production support teams to investigate application issues, troubleshoot front-end and backend components, identify root causes, and bring findings back to the development team
Coordinate software releases and technical changes across teams in different geographies and time zones
Participate in Agile planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and continuous improvement activities
Evaluate and apply AI and Generative AI technologies to improve code quality, reduce defects, automate engineering activities, and increase development efficiency
Explore integrating LLMs, RAG, AI-powered search, and other AI-enabled capabilities into production applications
Promote responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools and mentor engineers on practical AI use cases within software development and product delivery
Collaborate across the United States and India
Report to the Senior Manager of Application Development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of software-development experience
At least 8 years of hands-on experience within the Java and Spring ecosystem
Ability to design and code rather than operate solely as a project or people leader
Full-stack engineering experience building web applications, backend services, microservices, and RESTful APIs in production environments
Experience leading technical projects, producing detailed application designs, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
Experience supporting production applications, investigating technical issues, troubleshooting front-end and backend components, and collaborating with production-support teams
Practical experience applying AI or Generative AI within software-engineering environments
Advanced hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs/Web Services, and SOAP/REST integration
Full-stack development experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery
Strong experience with Oracle Database, SQL programming, relational database design, data structures and algorithms, system design, JSON, YAML, and JUnit-based unit and integration testing
Development and production-support experience using Git, Maven, Jenkins, Splunk, Grafana, SonarQube, Linux/Unix, and shell scripting
Working knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI-powered search, and AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or comparable platforms
Preferred: React and modern front-end development frameworks
Preferred: Docker, containerization, WildFly, WebLogic, and Content Management System platforms such as LiveSite
Preferred: Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or comparable AI and Generative AI platforms
Preferred: Building AI-powered customer experiences such as intelligent search, conversational assistants, personalized recommendations, and workflow automation
Preferred: Applying security, governance, privacy, and responsible AI practices
Must work virtually and in person at an assigned TU office location a minimum of two days a week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental plan options
Spousal, domestic partner, and eligible dependent coverage on select plans
Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Optional voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal plan
Pet insurance
Travel accident coverage
Adoption assistance
Fertility planning coverage
Caregiver support
Dependent Care FSA with possibility of employer match
Complimentary Care@Work membership
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with gradual return eligibility
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Financial wellness resources
Career coaching
Optional long-term care insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees
Up to 12 paid holidays per year
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts
Charitable gift matching
Paid volunteer time off
Corporate volunteer events
24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, emotional well-being programs, guided meditation, and physical, mental, social, and financial wellness resources
Annual bonus plan eligibility for regular, full-time non-sales positions
Long-term incentives and other payments may be available for certain positions