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# Java Full stack Lead

- **Company:** EVEREST CONSULTING GROUP
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Node.Js, RabbitMQ, Cloud Services, TypeScript, ReactJS, Express.js, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Amazon Relational Database Service, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Api Design, Api Gateway, NestJS, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Domain Driven Design, Api Management, Docker, Legacy Systems, Microservices
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1901b666-b231-4226-af4a-a71ef072549e

## About the Role

* 15 plus years of overall IT experience with strong full-stack development exposure
 * 8 years of experience in Node.js (NestJS / Express.js), React.js (Hooks, Redux, modern UI frameworks, and AWS with Modernization experience
 * Proven experience in leading large-scale application modernization programs
 * Strong understanding of microservices & distributed systems, API design & integration, and cloud-native architecture
 * Hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM), Docker & Kubernetes
 * Experience managing onsite-offshore delivery models
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
 * Ability to drive technical decisions and architecture governance

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with NestJS framework for enterprise-grade backend development
 * Exposure to event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS)
 * Familiarity with GraphQL, TypeScript, and modern frontend tooling
 * Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and clean architecture
 * Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are a plus, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

## Description

This position is for a Java Full stack Lead with expertise in Node.js, React.js, and AWS with Modernization experience. The candidate will be responsible for leading large-scale application modernization programs, collaborating with client stakeholders and offshore teams, and driving end-to-end modernization initiatives., * Act as the primary onsite technical lead, interfacing with client stakeholders, product owners, and architecture teams.

 * Lead large-scale application modernization programs, transforming legacy systems into cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.
 * Design and oversee development of backend systems using Node.js (NestJS/Express) and frontend applications using React.js.
 * Define solution architecture, API contracts, and integration patterns across distributed systems.
 * Drive adoption of microservices, containerization (Docker), and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS).
 * Collaborate with offshore teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
 * Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and governance models.
 * Work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments (AWS preferred).
 * Identify risks, bottlenecks, and provide proactive mitigation strategies.
 * Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams.
 * Support pre-sales, solutioning, and client discussions when required.


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