Lead FullStack Engineer

Stefanini Group•Dearborn, MI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Anchor Engineer serves as the technical core of a balanced product team. Unlike traditional lead roles that move away from hands-on coding, the Anchor remains deeply engaged in software development—writing code daily while also acting as an architect, mentor, and strategic technical partner to Product Management and Design. This role leads by example within a Lean, Agile, and Extreme Programming (XP) environment, ensuring technical excellence, system reliability, and sustainable delivery.

Requirements

Strong experience in Java (Spring Boot / Spring Cloud), Python, or C#
Design and development of RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Proficiency with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles (e.g., Bootstrap)
Understanding of user experience fundamentals
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and OpenShift
CI/CD pipeline development using tools such as Jenkins, Tekton, Maven, or Gradle
Strong proficiency with Git and GitHub-based collaboration workflows
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)
Knowledge of schema migration tools such as Liquibase
Strong understanding of data modeling and data architecture principles
Understanding of OAuth and Entra ID authentication flows
Experience handling sensitive PII/SPII data securely
Familiarity with application security and governance tools (e.g., 42Crunch, FOSSA)
5–8+ years of professional software engineering experience
Proven track record of delivering full-stack software products
Strong proficiency in at least one primary programming language and working knowledge of a second
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working in Extreme Programming (XP) environments, including pair programming and Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Responsibilities

Humble Technical Leadership: You are one of the strongest technical contributors on the team, yet you remain collaborative, open, and willing to pair with engineers of all experience levels to share knowledge and continuously learn
Proven ability to gather, analyze, and manage functional and non-functional requirements for complex systems
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, and Visio
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Familiarity with UX principles and DevOps practices is a strong advantage
Serve as the primary technical authority for the product
Define system architecture, components, and service interfaces
Guide long-term technical direction and ensure scalability and maintainability
Establish coding standards, testing strategies, and engineering best practices
Drive reduction of technical debt and ensure long-term system health
Promote secure coding practices and compliance with enterprise security standards
Ensure proper handling of sensitive data (PII/SPII)
Support encryption, anonymization, and compliance with security policies
Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications (React/Angular + Java/Python/C#)
Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) and clean, maintainable code practices
Actively participate in daily pair programming to improve code quality and team knowledge sharing
Build and support microservices-based architectures, including authentication and configuration services
Manage database schemas and migrations using tools such as Liquibase
Partner closely with Product Managers and Designers to define user stories, prioritize backlogs, and validate technical feasibility
Own CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment processes on GCP, ensuring reliable and scalable releases
Implement modern deployment strategies such as blue-green and zero-downtime releases
Mentor and coach junior engineers to strengthen team capability and technical growth
Engage with stakeholders and end users to understand needs and deliver user-centric solutions