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# Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS (Corporate Sector)

- **Company:** ARCHER
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, PostgreSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, AI Coding Agents, Apache Kafka, Microservices
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_88204050fd4c50a6a67b5d982aa029f1

## About the Role

Requires formal software engineering training or certification and at least five years of applied experience, with hands-on delivery experience across system design, development, testing, and operations. Candidates need advanced Java, microservices, Kafka, AWS, and PostgreSQL or similar skills, practical cloud-native experience, and demonstrated leadership in secure, responsible use of enterprise-authorized AI development tools.

## Description

Lead an agile engineering team in designing, building, testing, and operating secure, stable, and scalable technology products, while providing technical guidance and influencing product and operational decisions. Promote governed, responsible use of approved AI-assisted engineering tools and SDLC practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, automation, and operational outcomes., * Java

 * Microservices
 * Kafka
 * AWS
 * PostgreSQL
 * Cloud-Native Development
 * System Design
 * Application Development
 * Software Testing
 * Operational Stability
 * AI-Assisted Software Development
 * Secure Coding
 * Code Review
 * Responsible AI Use
 * Technical Leadership
 * Agile Development