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# Lead Java Developer

- **Company:** NASHWAY CONSULTING INC.
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Python (Programming Language), Redis, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Caching, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Microservices
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e2c40f90-f12a-4ff9-8922-01bb247a8ef0

## About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Java Developer with strong backend development experience and proven expertise in AI/GenAI and Cloud technologies.

Must-Have Skills:

10+ years of software development experience with strong backend expertise
Strong hands-on experience with Java / J2EE & Spring Boot
Extensive experience with Microservices Architecture
Strong experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture
Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and high-performance applications
Strong Python development/scripting experience
Experience with AI/ML, GenAI, LLMs, or AI-powered applications
Strong Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Strong technical leadership and communication skills



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