Lead Java Full Stack Engineer with React

We are looking for a Lead Java Full Stack Engineer with deep backend expertise in Java/Spring Boot and strong frontend experience with React. The ideal candidate will lead technical initiatives, drive architectural decisions, and guide engineering teams across the full application stack. This role requires a combination of hands-on engineering excellence, technical leadership, and the ability to influence delivery at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend frameworks
• Define and drive the architecture of REST APIs, backend services, and frontend components
• Own technical decision-making and establish best practices across the team
• Collaborate closely with product, QA, design, and engineering leadership to shape roadmaps and delivery strategy
• Lead architecture discussions, technical planning, and design reviews
• Ensure high code quality and engineering excellence through testing strategies, code reviews, and the introduction of modern engineering practices
• Drive resolution of complex technical issues across frontend and backend layers
• Mentor and coach senior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical growth
• Act as a technical point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business goals and engineering execution
• Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team development initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in large-scale, production environments
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Strong experience with React and modern frontend development
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, web application architecture, and distributed systems design
• Solid experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle, including performance tuning and data modeling
• Strong cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including designing cloud-native solutions
• Proficiency with frontend technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Proven experience defining and implementing testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, drive architectural decisions, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience mentoring engineers and growing high-performing teams
• Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging and event-streaming platforms