Java Lead Developer (Spring Boot, AWS) | Raleigh, NC / Atlanta, GA

ICONMA; Raleigh, Atlanta (NC, GA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ICONMA is actively seeking an experienced Java Lead Developer with hands-on expertise in Spring Boot and AWS to join our client’s technology engineering team on a 4–5 month contract basis. This on-site role is in Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA (local candidates only).

You will design, develop, test, and scale enterprise-grade Java applications and cloud-native microservices, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers to ensure high performance and reliable delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of enterprise Java experience.
• Hands-on with AWS, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Strong English communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications and microservices.
• Deploy and manage AWS cloud resources and RESTful APIs.
• Provide technical leadership and code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure high performance.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

AWS

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary

ICONMA is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Java Lead Developer with robust hands‑on expertise in Spring Boot and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to join our client’s technology engineering team on a 4–5 month contract basis (C2C or W2) on-site in Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA (local candidates only). In this critical technical leadership role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and scaling enterprise‑grade Java applications, cloud‑native microservices, and distributed backend systems. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in enterprise Java, Spring Boot frameworks, cloud architectures, RESTful APIs, and database integrations to deliver uncompromised system scalability, performance, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global talent acquisition and staffing enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Java Lead Developer supporting ICONMA in Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise software development, backend architecture design, cloud deployment, and code delivery lifecycles. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting and building high‑performance microservices using Spring Boot, deploying and managing applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, designing and consuming secure RESTful APIs, writing and optimizing complex database queries, collaborating closely with solution architects, product managers, and quality assurance squads, guiding junior developers through code reviews and technical mentoring, and troubleshooting production bugs and latency bottlenecks. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills to resolve complex technical anomalies under strict enterprise delivery schedules. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your resume along with your LinkedIn profile, visa status, and current location via direct email to Reviews Maurya at [e-mail], ensuring strict compliance with the local Raleigh/Atlanta C2C and W2 residency requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, develop, test, and maintain enterprise‑grade Java applications and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud‑native infrastructure, compute resources, and services on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Build, secure, and maintain robust RESTful web services, APIs, and enterprise integration workflows.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to software engineering squads during all phases of development.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews, architecture evaluations, and performance tuning to maintain high code quality standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects, database bottlenecks, and cloud integration failures.
• Collaborate seamlessly with product owners, project managers, and QA testing teams in agile sprint environments.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of system architectures, API endpoint specifications, and deployment runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive professional software engineering experience in enterprise Java development.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and microservices architecture.
• Deep practical proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS) core cloud services, deployment, and cloud‑native application design.
• Solid practical experience with relational databases, NoSQL databases, SQL query optimization, and data persistence frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving capabilities under mission‑critical conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong technical leadership and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Mandatory local residency and physical availability for on‑site contracting in Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer.
• Prior professional working experience in banking, financial services, or large corporate enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on familiarity with containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Experience with event‑driven messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and automated unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).

Application Information

• Recruiter: ICONMA Talent Acquisition Division
• Contact Name: Reviews Maurya (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist & Recruiter)
• Email: `[e-mail]`
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.iconma.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Contracting Package (C2C & W2)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Raleigh/Atlanta On‑Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Availability Preferred
• Contract Duration: 4–5 Months Contract (Raleigh, NC / Atlanta, GA – On‑Site Engagement)