Java Full Stack Developer Lead

Techstra Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Techstra Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer in Cleveland, OH, with strong backend skills in Java and Spring Boot. You will design scalable systems and collaborate closely with frontend engineers to integrate applications.

This role values passion for coding and problem-solving along with substantial experience in building APIs and microservices. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP are essential qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Exposure to SPA technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers for SPA integration.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Angular

React

MongoDB

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Cosmos DB

AWS

GCP

Job description

Role Overview

Software Engineer with strong backend expertise in Java and Spring Boot, along with experience building modern single‑page applications (SPA) using technologies such as Angular or React. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about problem‑solving, genuinely loves coding, and thrives on building elegant technical solutions. You enjoy breaking down complex challenges, designing scalable systems, and collaborating closely with peers through pair programming and peer‑to‑peer coding. Candidates with strong pet projects, GitHub repositories, or demonstrable side projects will be highly valued, even if their years of experience extend beyond the target range.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate with single‑page applications using Angular, React, or similar frameworks.
• Develop responsive and reusable UI components where needed.
• Work with MongoDB and Azure Cosmos DB (or similar NoSQL platforms) for data persistence and performance optimization.
• Participate in peer‑to‑peer coding, code reviews, and pair programming sessions.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Support deployments, monitoring, and production stability improvements.
• Work with cloud‑native teams and contribute to solutions hosted in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, test automation, and DevOps maturity.
• Approach technical challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a strong problem‑solving mindset.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5–10 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong hands‑on development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed backend systems.
• Exposure to SPA technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue.
• Strong experience with MongoDB and/or Cosmos DB.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with pair programming / peer coding frameworks.
• A genuine passion for coding, learning, and solving complex technical problems.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and performance tuning skills.
• Must be a code geek.
• Lead the design and development of end‑to‑end acrossbackend services (Javascalability 21) and frontend applications (Angular).
• Own architecture decisions spanning APIs, UI state management, performance, and security.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, designpatterns, and best practices across both backend and frontend stacks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Own frontend and backend technical direction and cross micro‑frontend alignment.
• Drive architectural decisions, standards, and best practices across frontend teams.
• Partner with Product, UX, and Backend to shape requirements, API strategy, and user experience.
• Own accessibility and UX quality.
• Set standards for frontend testing, performance, deployment, and operational readiness.
• Mentor and lead other frontend engineers.

Locations

Cleveland, OH

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.