Java Full Stack Developer Lead

Techstra Solutions • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Software Engineer with strong backend expertise in Java and Spring Boot, along with experience building modern single-page applications (SPA) using technologies such as Angular or React. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about problem-solving, genuinely loves coding, and thrives on building elegant technical solutions. You enjoy breaking down complex challenges, designing scalable systems, and collaborating closely with peers through pair programming and peer-to-peer coding. Candidates with strong pet projects, GitHub repositories, or demonstrable side projects will be highly valued, even if their years of experience extend beyond the target range. Lead the design and development of end-to-end across backend services (Java scalability 21) and frontend applications (Angular). Own architecture decisions spanning APIs, UI state management, performance, and security. Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across both backend and frontend stacks. Own frontend and backend technical direction and cross micro frontend alignment. Drive architectural decisions, standards, and best practices across frontend teams. Partner with Product, UX, and Backend to shape requirements, API strategy, and user experience. Own accessibility and UX quality. Set standards for frontend testing, performance, deployment, and operational readiness. Mentor and lead other frontend engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5–10 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed backend systems.
• Exposure to SPA technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue.
• Strong experience with MongoDB and/or Cosmos DB.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with pair programming / peer coding frameworks.
• A genuine passion for coding, learning, and solving complex technical problems.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills.
• Must be a code geek.

Nice To Haves

• Own frontend and backend technical direction and cross micro frontend alignment.
• Drive architectural decisions, standards, and best practices across frontend teams.
• Partner with Product, UX, and Backend to shape requirements, API strategy, and user experience.
• Own accessibility and UX quality.
• Set standards for frontend testing, performance, deployment, and operational readiness.
• Mentor and lead other frontend engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate with single-page applications using Angular, React, or similar frameworks.
• Develop responsive and reusable UI components where needed.
• Work with MongoDB and Azure Cosmos DB (or similar NoSQL platforms) for data persistence and performance optimization.
• Participate in peer-to-peer coding, code reviews, and pair programming sessions.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Support deployments, monitoring, and production stability improvements.
• Work with cloud-native teams and contribute to solutions hosted in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, test automation, and DevOps maturity.
• Approach technical challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a strong problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

• The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior