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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack Tech Lead - **Company:** Zip Staff Inc. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,560.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Modular Design, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ecb66c936442f159 ## About the Role * 12+ years of software engineering experience with strong full-stack delivery background * At least 2+ years of technical leadership / people leadership experience (leading teams or multiple squads) * Proven hands-on expertise with: * Java & Spring Boot * Microservices architecture & REST APIs * AWS (cloud-native application development) * Angular or React * SQL / relational databases * CI/CD pipelines and automated testing * Mandatory: Financial services industry experience * Strong experience establishing engineering standards, code quality practices, and production readiness * Ability to provide clear technical direction, evaluate design trade-offs, and guide implementation decisions * Experience with Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration * Some hands-on use of AI tools in software engineering practices * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience), * Mortgage industry experience (strongly preferred) * Experience leading platform modernization or large-scale digital transformation initiatives * Familiarity with containerization, event-driven architectures, or advanced AWS services * Prior experience mentoring engineers and raising the technical bar across teams, * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment authorization? * Do you have at least 12 years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years of technical leadership or people leadership experience guiding engineering teams or multiple agile squads? * Have you led the delivery of full-stack solutions involving Java/Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, and front-end applications (Angular or React)? * Do you have strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and AWS? * Do you have hands-on experience with Angular or React in a production environment? * Do you have experience working in the financial services industry? ## Description This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for delivering modern full-stack capabilities - including user-facing applications, APIs, microservices, integration services, and platform modernization. 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