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# Lead Java/SpringBoot Engineer

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $201,760.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Amazon DynamoDB, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Cloud Services, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, SOAPAPI, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Microservices
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/60627b54-1afc-4553-936c-207a94678427

## About the Role

Our client seeks a Lead Java/SpringBoot Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications. The role requires deep proficiency in Java/J2EE, extensive experience with AWS services, expertise with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, and strong background with RESTful and SOAP services. The engineer will drive architectural decisions, mentor team members, and ensure delivery of high-quality software.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * 9+ years of Java/J2EE development focused on enterprise applications.

 * Expert proficiency with Java and Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security.
 * Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures.
 * Proven experience designing and implementing Terraform-based IaC.
 * Demonstrable expertise with RESTful and SOAP web services.
 * Strong understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
 * Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and agile methodologies.
 * Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

## Description

* Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies.
 * Architect and implement solutions leveraging AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, and API Gateway.
 * Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for provisioning and managing AWS resources.
 * Develop and consume RESTful web services with focus on performance, security, and scalability.
 * Provide technical leadership to development teams and foster best practices in code quality and architectural design.
 * Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into plans.
 * Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote continuous learning.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure stability and performance of production systems.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools and practices to enhance development processes.