We’re looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join a tight-knit, agile consulting team supporting a national enterprise brand on high-impact initiatives. This is a dual-role opportunity for someone who thrives in the code and enjoys leading small, focused teams.

You’ll drive both delivery and technical direction while working in a cutting-edge cloud-native environment.

Tech Stack

• Java (Spring Boot preferred)

• AWS Cloud Infrastructure

• Microservices Architecture

• Kubernetes or other containerization tools

• CI/CD pipelines

• TDD & unit testing

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of software development experience

• 1–2+ years in a formal lead developer role

• Strong interpersonal skills – able to build trust across product & engineering teams

• Hands-on coding & mentoring experience

• Comfortable in Agile/Scrum settings

• Backgrounds in startups or enterprise environments welcome

Responsibilities

• First 30–90 Days: 70–90% coding, embedded in the team

• Ongoing: Split your time between development and leadership (~50/50)

• Lead a team of 1–3 developers (with growth potential)

• Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders on delivery

• Influence architecture, tooling, and engineering best practices

Milestones

• 30 Days: Actively contributing to the codebase

• 90 Days: Leading developers and delivering first project milestone

• 1 Year: Running a growing team, delivering, mentoring, and setting technical direction

Why This Role?

• High-visibility project with a top-tier client

• Remote flexibility (ATL-based is a plus)

• Stable long-term opportunity through a trusted consulting firm

• Influence real outcomes as both a coder and a leader

Interested or know someone great?
We’re reviewing talent on a rolling basis — reach out to start a conversation.
This is a confidential, evergreen opportunity for top-tier engineering leads.

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