Java Tech Lead

Coderio; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Coderio in Miami, FL is seeking a Technical Lead to drive architecture, technical direction, and delivery of an event-driven microservices platform on AWS. The role blends hands-on development with leadership, mentoring engineers, and establishing technical standards for scalable, resilient solutions.

The on-site position in the Miami area offers a strategic, high-visibility role within a modern engineering culture, with opportunities to influence AI integrations and platform evolution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years backend engineering experience.
• 4+ years leading development teams or technical initiatives.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices design.
• Strong experience designing event-driven architectures using AWS services (Kinesis, SQS, SNS).
• Hands-on experience with distributed transactions, saga patterns, and orchestration strategies.
• Strong AWS architecture experience (API Gateway, DynamoDB, IAM, compute, networking, security).

Responsibilities

• Define and own the architecture of Java/Spring Boot microservices and distributed systems.
• Lead the design of event-driven solutions, including messaging and streaming patterns.
• Establish API standards, governance, versioning, and integration best practices.
• Guide engineering teams through technical decisions, code reviews, and delivery execution.
• Partner with business and product stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive observability, resilience, security, performance, and AWS cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

Event-driven architecture

Distributed systems

Leadership

Mentoring

Code reviews

API design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Git

Job description

Coderio designs and delivers scalable digital solutions for global companies. We combine strong technical expertise with a product mindset to lead complex software initiatives end-to-end. We work with international clients, value autonomy and clear communication, and build long-term partnerships through technical excellence.

This is a fully on-site position based in Miami, Florida. Candidates must currently reside in the Miami area.

We are seeking a Technical Lead to drive the architecture, technical direction, and delivery of an event-driven microservices platform built on AWS. This role combines hands‑on development with technical leadership, requiring deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, distributed systems, and event‑driven architectures. The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, establish technical standards, and ensure scalable, resilient, and high‑performing solutions.

What You Can Expect (Responsibilities)

• Define and own the architecture of Java/Spring Boot microservices and distributed systems.
• Lead the design of event‑driven solutions, including messaging, streaming, and distributed transaction patterns.
• Establish API standards, governance, versioning strategies, and integration best practices.
• Guide engineering teams through technical decisions, code reviews, and delivery execution.
• Partner with business and product stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive observability, resilience, security, performance, and AWS cost optimization initiatives.
• Evaluate technologies, remove technical blockers, and support long‑term platform evolution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience, including 4+ years leading development teams or technical initiatives.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture design.
• Strong experience designing and implementing event‑driven architectures using AWS services such as Kinesis, SQS, and SNS.
• Hands‑on experience with distributed transactions, saga patterns, and orchestration strategies.
• Strong AWS architecture experience, including API Gateway, DynamoDB, IAM, compute, networking, and security services.
• Experience defining observability strategies and implementing monitoring, tracing, and alerting solutions.
• Proven ability to lead engineers, drive technical decisions, and establish development standards.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS.
• Experience with orchestration platforms such as Temporal, Camunda, or AWS Step Functions.
• Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD expertise (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation).
• Financial services or payments industry experience.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development, LLM‑based solutions, MCP, RAG, and AI governance practices.

On‑site collaboration in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment in the Miami / Fort Lauderdale area.

Long‑term contract engagement with high impact and autonomy.

Strategic and high‑visibility role within a modern engineering culture.

Opportunity to influence technical strategy, especially regarding modern event‑driven architectures and AI integrations.

Collaborative international team with strong technical leadership

At Coderio, we value talent and excellence. While we are primarily a remote‑first company, this specific strategic role offers the opportunity to work directly on‑site to drive high‑stakes initiatives. We are passionate about technology, collaboration, and fair compensation. We offer an inclusive and challenging environment with real growth opportunities. If you are motivated to design solutions that make a difference, we are waiting for you. Apply now.