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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Cleveland, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $127,939.0 - $165,732.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Code Review, Databases, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Software Design Documents, Github, Monitoring of Systems, IntelliJ IDEA, Software Engineering, Software Systems, JetBrains, Grafana, Spring-boot, Code Comments, Api Design, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ed924ebbd22e859 ## About the Role java, springboot, azure, api development, ci/cd, Strong experience with modern microservice frameworks, especially Java/Spring Boot Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Skilled in API development Cloud-native development on Microsoft Azure Preferred: Proficiency with containers, CI/CD, and cloud platforms Experience with Docker and consistent environment setup Strong GitHub and GitHub Actions: PRs, branching, code reviews Monitoring and observability using Grafana and Checkly Productivity with JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA) Preferred Additional Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) or equivalent certification ## Description This is a lead-level Java/Spring Boot role building cloud-native microservices in Azure, integrating a new Dynamics CRM, and standing up new domains in their digital integration layer. You'll partner directly with product owners, mentor juniors, and contribute to architecture. It's a net-new, high-impact role with a streamlined interview and an embedded coding exercise. Typical Day / Responsibilities Work as part of a team of Java developers. Embedded within the Product Management Office, which has four product owners. Serve on the Enablement Team, partnering closely with product owners to ensure readiness and alignment. Contribute to building anti-corruption layers for data/domain protection. Support product domains: Product Raw Materials Customer Inventory Expected to be the Lead Developer: Provide mentorship to junior developers. Guide technical decisions. The Lead Software Engineer plays a strategic role in designing and enhancing software applications, products, websites, and digital products across the organization. The role will be responsible for providing technical leadership, designing, developing, and testing highly complex software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools for internal and external consumption. The incumbent will provide technical solutions to enable the company to meet its strategic objectives through effective collaboration with business analysts, quality assurance testers, and project managers. The incumbent will lead others to ensure successful teamwork, effective development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership in software planning cycles and connect with the team to provide feedback on product/project estimates and guiding the team in aligning with business goals and timelines Develop strategies to solve highly complex business requirements and analyze technical specifications to implement the requirements, ensuring optimal solutions for complex projects Design and architect software, applications, and database enhancements or new products in alignment with business requirements and technical specifications defined while considering scalability, performance, and maintainability of the systems Strategically guide the process of developing, building and testing software systems or applications to meet business requirements enabling the delivery of high-quality and timely solutions Drive high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code in various programming languages, provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members Lead the team responsible for conducting bug fixes to identify and remediate defects in software solutions and ensuring the overall stability and reliability of the software Supervise the technical documentation including code comments, design documents, and user manuals, while setting documentation standards for the team Provide technical leadership and guidance to business analysts, quality assurance testers, and project managers to ensure that software solutions meet business requirements. Share relevant past experience and best practices to deliver the best. 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