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# Lead Java Developer

- **Company:** Inc. (rms)
- **Location:** Mount Airy, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Amazon DynamoDB, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Github, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), RabbitMQ, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Web Services, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Software Troubleshooting, Git, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2ac646fa-e9aa-4e88-b18c-9ca236027b3b

## About the Role

Strong hands-on experience with Java/J2EE
Excellent knowledge of Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture
Experience designing and developing scalable enterprise applications
Strong experience with AWS Cloud Services
EC2
S3
Lambda
API Gateway
ECS/EKS
CloudWatch
RDS/DynamoDB
Experience with RESTful APIs and web services
Strong knowledge of SQL databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL/MySQL)
Experience with messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Experience with Git and modern development practices
Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is preferred, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in enterprise-level application development.

## Description

Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based enterprise applications.
Develop scalable and high-performance applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
Review code, enforce best practices, and ensure quality standards.
Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide production support.
Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.


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