Java Full Stack Developer Lead

Techstra Solutions
Cleveland, OH, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Code Review Continuous Integration Persistent Data Structure
+22 more
Software Debugging Software Design Patterns DevOps Github MongoDB NoSQL Peer-To-Peer (P2P) Pair Programming Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology Software Engineering ReactJS Spring-boot Backend Vue.js AngularJS Information Technology Cosmos DB Front End Software Development Restful APIs Jenkins Microservices

Job description

Software Engineer with strong backend expertise in Java and Spring Boot, along with experience building modern single-page applications (SPA) using technologies such as Angular or React. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about problem-solving, genuinely loves coding, and thrives on building elegant technical solutions. You enjoy breaking down complex challenges, designing scalable systems, and collaborating closely with peers through pair programming and peer-to-peer coding. Candidates with strong pet projects, GitHub repositories, or demonstrable side projects will be highly valued, even if their years of experience extend beyond the target range., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

  • Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate with single-page applications using Angular, React, or similar frameworks.
  • Develop responsive and reusable UI components where needed.
  • Work with MongoDB and Azure Cosmos DB (or similar NoSQL platforms) for data persistence and performance optimization.
  • Participate in peer-to-peer coding, code reviews, and pair programming sessions.
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
  • Support deployments, monitoring, and production stability improvements.
  • Work with cloud-native teams and contribute to solutions hosted in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
  • Contribute to engineering best practices, test automation, and DevOps maturity.
  • Approach technical challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a strong problem-solving mindset.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 5-10 years of software engineering experience.
  • Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
  • Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed backend systems.
  • Exposure to SPA technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue.
  • Strong experience with MongoDB and/or Cosmos DB.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.
  • Experience with pair programming / peer coding frameworks.
  • A genuine passion for coding, learning, and solving complex technical problems.
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills.
  • Must be a code geek.
  • Lead the design and development of end-to-end across backend services (Java scalability 21) and frontend applications (Angular).
  • Own architecture decisions spanning APIs, UI state management, performance, and security.
  • Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across both backend and
  • frontend stacks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Own frontend and backend technical direction and cross micro frontend alignment.
  • Drive architectural decisions, standards, and best practices across frontend teams.
  • Partner with Product, UX, and Backend to shape requirements, API strategy, and user experience.
  • Own accessibility and UX quality.
  • Set standards for frontend testing, performance, deployment, and operational readiness.
  • Mentor and lead other frontend engineers.

Benefits & conditions

Are you willing to relocate?* What’s your citizenship / employment eligibility?* In 150 characters or fewer, tell us what makes you unique. Try to be creative and say something that will catch our eye! 150 What experience or skills do you have that match the requirements of this position?* Desired Minimum Annual Salary or Hourly rate?* Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?* Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?* Closest Metropolitan Area*, Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
  • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
  • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

About the company

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: [INS: www.techstrasolutions.com :INS]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics. Share

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