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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,700.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe Experience Manager, Ajax (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, HTML5, Build Automation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Github, Gradle, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Application Software, JQuery, Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Services, Multithreading, Java Application Server, Load Balancing, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Software Troubleshooting, AWS Lambda, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Vue.js, Information Technology, Build Tools, Front End Software Development, Api Gateway, Elastic Beanstalk, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-software-engineer-new-york-ny--a0728ca9-571e-4ec9-ad80-7be4de0bc231

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Java, Software Engineering, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Internet Application, Technical Leadership, Scalable System Development, Cloud Computing, Best Practices, Mentoring, * 8+ years'' experience in Java programming, including concepts like Spring boot framework, multithreading, generics, collection and design patterns.

 * 4+ years'' experience with AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) on-prem or AEMaaCS.
 * 3+ years'' experience with Cloud computing services.
 * Understanding of microservice architecture patterns and best practices for building scalable, resilient, and maintainable applications on AWS.
 * Experience developing web applications and web services that interact with a variety of consumers including front-end web applications, mobile applications, and third-party clients.
 * Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills to diagnose and resolve issues in Java applications deployed on AWS.
 * Experience with CSS, HTML5, JavaScript frameworks (jQuery, AJAX, ES5/6), and front-end frameworks (Vue.js, React)
 * Experience with build tools, such as Maven or Gradle

Additional Preferred skills

 * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment, including story creation, estimation, backlog refinement, and sprint ceremonies.
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
 * 3+ years'' experience with a AWS cloud computing services, not limited to the following: Ec2, Lambda, ECS, ECR (Docker), Elastic Beanstalk, VPC, CloudFormation, IAM, S3, SNS, SQS, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, load balancer
 * Experience with enterprise build automation tools such as GitHub Actions

Travel Requirements

Domestic 20%

Driver''s License Required?, BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

## Description

We are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer specializing in Java and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to support and evolve the Subaru.com digital platform. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, focusing on building scalable, high-performing web applications using Java, AEM, and AWS cloud services. The ideal candidate will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineering teams, and drive delivery across complex initiatives while ensuring platform reliability, performance, and modern engineering best practices.

Leadership & Platform Responsibilities

 * Lead architecture and design decisions aligned with enterprise standards and business goals.
 * Lead technical delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives, vendors and internal teams.
 * Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and enforce engineering quality standards.