Description
Remote Lead Java Developer
Set the Stage for Technical Excellence
Picture this: You’re guiding an international team of talented Java engineers from your favorite workspace, setting the technical bar higher every sprint. Your hands-on leadership is more than oversight—it’s the engine that turns roadblocks into breakthroughs. If you thrive on architecting robust systems, inspiring those around you, and elevating standards through your own code, this role is the next bold move for your career.
Why This Role Matters
Your work ripples outwards. The frameworks and services you build enable teams to move with confidence and clarity. By introducing best practices in Java development and distributed systems, you’ll help transform complex needs into maintainable, elegant solutions that support growth. Every sprint, you’ll see your impact in the seamless flow of deployments, fewer bugs in production, and a product roadmap that accelerates rather than stalls.
Key Contributions and Outcomes
- You’ll architect and evolve scalable, secure, high-performance backend systems using the full power of Java and its modern ecosystem.
- Your mentorship turns everyday moments into learning opportunities—junior developers level up through your code reviews and constructive feedback.
- You simplify complex technical concepts for all audiences, whether it’s guiding stakeholders through architectural choices or breaking down a tricky bug on Slack.
- Feature launches become smoother as you collaborate with product and design teams to bridge vision and execution for over 100,000 users.
- You’ll proactively identify bottlenecks and lead solution design, always focusing on resilience, automation, and performance.
- When challenges arise, you’re the steady presence who turns ambiguity into a plan everyone can rally behind.
How You’ll Collaborate
Remote collaboration is at the heart of our workflow. You’ll lead sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural deep dives using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Zoom. Instead of endless meetings, you’ll foster async communication—everyone gets time to focus intensely. Your influence stretches beyond engineering: you’ll partner with QA, DevOps, and support to ensure every release delivers on our promises.
Tools, Technologies, and Growth
Our stack includes modern Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate), microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines on AWS. You’ll champion code quality and automation—using tools like SonarQube and Docker to support reliability. Your curiosity will keep you ahead, whether it’s experimenting with new libraries, optimizing JVM performance, or contributing to open-source projects.
Who You Are
You don’t just solve problems; you anticipate them. Years of hands-on Java experience have shaped your technical instincts, and your growth mindset fuels constant improvement. You value clarity—your documentation and code both tell a story that teammates can follow. Delegating energizes you, and you celebrate each win with the team. When others are stuck, you ask the questions that unlock progress. Your adaptability shines in a fully remote environment, and you know how to build trust, one decision at a time.
Must-Have Skills and Experience
- Profound, practical knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and relational databases.
- A track record of building and leading backend systems at scale—think multi-region deployments, load balancing, and secure authentication.
- Proven ability to mentor developers and foster growth, with a keen eye for thoughtful code review.
- Experience architecting for cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and designing for reliability.
- You simplify complexity, whether outlining technical trade-offs or debugging a complex issue in real time.
- Familiarity with agile workflows, roadmap planning, and cross-team collaboration.
What Success Looks Like
Six months in, your leadership is the reason sprint velocity is up, production incidents are down, and the engineering culture feels energized. Team members credit you for their progress, and product launches go from stressful to seamless. Stakeholders ask for your input because you speak their language—balancing vision, feasibility, and user impact with every suggestion. Above all, your work is visible in every line of code, every mentoring moment, and every successful deployment.
Compensation and Benefits
You’ll receive an annual salary of $117,528—plus a package of benefits designed for remote-first professionals. We invest in growth: you’ll have a learning budget, flexible hours, and the chance to work from anywhere. It’s a setup built for both high performance and genuine well-being.
Ready to Lead from Anywhere?
If you’re excited to drive transformation and lead a high-trust Java team from anywhere, let’s start a conversation. Share what excites you most about remote technical leadership and demonstrate how you bring the vision to life. Let’s build something remarkable together—starting today.