Talantix.io
American Unit•10.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Java + React)

$150K–$180K/year
RemoteSoftware Development
Java•Spring Boot•Microservice•React•Adobe Experience Manager•CI/CD•Automated Testing

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team remotely. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will lead high-performing, full-stack engineering teams to deliver modern, scalable applications. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, technically credible, and deeply accountable for quality, delivery, and team success.

What You'll Do

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership across the full stack, including Java/Spring Boot microservices and React-based front ends.
  • Review architecture, designs, and code to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
  • Actively participate in design reviews, production issue resolution, and complex technical decisions.
  • Be accountable for code quality, reliability, and production readiness.
  • Lead, coach, and develop engineers, building high-trust, high-performance teams.
  • Own delivery outcomes for your teams, ensuring commitments, timelines, and results are met.
  • Challenge outdated processes and drive continuous improvement in software delivery.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 3+ years leading engineering teams in a full-stack environment.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architectures.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality software at scale.
  • Experience with React front-end development and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

Nice to Have

  • Experience leading teams in platform or enterprise-scale environments.
  • Background in telecom, media, or large distributed systems.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Flexible remote work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on innovation.
  • Work on cutting-edge technologies and projects.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Lead Software Engineer position offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative projects in a fully remote environment, with a competitive salary and a focus on professional growth.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in Java and Spring Boot with hands-on experience in developing microservices, ensuring the ability to architect scalable solutions and lead technical discussions effectively.

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Strong familiarity with React for front-end development, coupled with experience in integrating Adobe Experience Manager for content management, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of full-stack technologies.

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A proactive mindset with a strong emphasis on CI/CD practices and automated testing frameworks, showcasing an ability to instill best practices in a remote team environment and drive continuous improvement.

Learning Resources

→Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentalscourse
→Spring Boot Reference Documentationguide
→Automated Testing with Java: JUnit & Mockitocourse

Career Path

Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Java + React)(Now)→Engineering Manager(1-2 years)→Director of Software Development(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Java Market Size 2024
$37.5B
Java Annual Growth
8.3%
React Adoption Rate
60%
Investment in Full Stack Development
+25%
Labour Demand for Java Developers
+15%
Avg Salary for Lead Software Engineer
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
JavaSpring BootMicroservice
Growing in Demand
KotlinGraphQLDocker
Declining
jQueryAngularJS 1.x

Domain Trends

Microservices Adoption
Over 70% of organizations are adopting microservices architecture to enhance scalability and efficiency.
AI Integration in Development
40% of software development teams are integrating AI tools to automate testing and enhance CI/CD processes.
Remote Work Normalization
85% of tech companies are adopting remote-first policies, increasing the demand for remote lead engineers.

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