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# Lead Java Engineer || Wilmington, Delaware - 2 days Onsite || 6+ months || Video

- **Company:** Stellent IT LLC
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Amazon DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Spring-boot, AWS Lambda, Backend, AWS ECS, AWS Fargate, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, Serverless Computing, Confluent
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us69d8f7636dbf38c5a59a96c3fa00b946

## About the Role

Must-Have Skills:

 * Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
 * Solid AWS experience, including application deployment.
 * Strong practical system design and architecture skills.
 * Hands-on coding experience and production delivery.
 * Technical leadership and mentoring experience.
 * Experience conducting code reviews and enforcing coding standards.
 * Ability to identify security vulnerabilities, poor coding practices, and code that should not be released to production.
 * Some exposure to infrastructure.
 * Strong communication and technical articulation skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

 * AWS ECS Fargate and AWS Lambda.
 * DynamoDB or other NoSQL databases.
 * PostgreSQL.
 * Confluent Kafka.
 * Serverless technologies and infrastructure development.
 * AWS Associate-level certification or higher.
 * Experience using AI to automate SDLC activities.

Interview Focus Areas:

 * Practical system design and architecture discussions.
 * Java and Spring Boot technical expertise.
 * AWS application deployment and cloud experience.
 * Hands-on coding and production readiness.
 * Code reviews, security, and coding standards.
 * Technical leadership and mentoring.
 * Communication and explanation of technical decisions.

Important Notes:

 * Candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card holders.
 * Candidates should be hands-on engineers with strong backend development and technical leadership experience. Infrastructure-only profiles will not be suitable.
 * Candidates should be comfortable with live coding, screen sharing, and system design discussions.
 * Please share relevant resumes along with the candidate's current location, LinkedIn profile, availability, and expected W2 rate.
 * Kindly prioritize qualified candidates who meet the core technical requirements.

## Description

This is a hands-on Lead Engineer position supporting multiple projects. The engineer will collaborate with business, product, Technical Program Management (TPM), and project management teams to understand business requirements, design practical solutions, develop production-ready code, and deliver scalable applications.
The role also involves providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, conducting code reviews, setting technical direction, and leveraging AI to automate Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities.