Cloud-Native Tech Lead: Java Microservices on AWS

Heitmeyer Consulting; Colorado; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Heitmeyer Consulting seeks a hands-on Java Tech Lead to drive modernization of backend systems from legacy/on-prem to AWS-based cloud-native architectures. You will own end-to-end backend design, including APIs, data models, and messaging, while leading design reviews and engineering standards.

The role emphasizes architectural ownership, DevOps collaboration, and production excellence in a highly regulated financial environment. Strong leadership and deep Java expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of backend software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization and cloud transformation from on-prem to AWS.
• Decompose monoliths into scalable microservices and design APIs.
• Own end-to-end backend architecture including data models and messaging.
• Provide technical leadership across teams and drive engineering standards.
• Build and operate cloud-native services with AWS and CI/CD.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and production readiness.

Skills

Java/JVM

Backend architecture

Microservices

REST APIs

AWS

Event-driven

Leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

Heitmeyer Consulting seeks a hands-on Java Tech Lead to drive modernization of backend systems from legacy/on-prem to AWS-based cloud-native architectures. You will own end-to-end backend design, including APIs, data models, and messaging, while leading design reviews and engineering standards.

The role emphasizes architectural ownership, DevOps collaboration, and production excellence in a highly regulated financial environment. Strong leadership and deep Java expertise are required.