Lead and Principal Java Engineer (Fully Remote)

US Security & IT; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 193,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly contract rate $110–$140

Remote work across the United States

Work on mission-critical platforms

Job summary

US Security & IT is seeking a Lead/Principal Java Engineer for enterprise-scale solutions. You will stay hands-on while providing architectural leadership and mentoring across teams.

The contract role is remote within the United States, with opportunities to shape mission-critical platforms and drive modernization toward cloud-native, event-driven architectures.

Qualifications

• Extensive Java experience and deep expertise in Spring Boot.
• Strong background in distributed systems and enterprise architecture.
• Proven technical leadership and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement Java applications with Spring Boot and microservices.
• Guide engineering teams through the full SDLC and promote best practices.
• Drive modernization toward cloud-native and event-driven architectures.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Distributed Systems

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

Spring Boot

Job description

• Lead and Principal Java Engineer for enterprise-scale solutions.
• Active hands-on development with architectural leadership.
• Remote contract role within the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement Java applications with Spring Boot and microservices.
• Guide engineering teams through the full SDLC and promote best practices.
• Drive modernization toward cloud-native and event-driven architectures.

Requirements:

• Extensive Java experience and deep expertise in Spring Boot.
• Strong background in distributed systems and enterprise architecture.
• Proven technical leadership and mentorship skills.

What We Offer:

• Hourly contract rate of $110–$140.
• Remote work across the United States.
• Opportunities to work on mission-critical platforms.

US Security & IT

The partner company builds enterprise software and IT security solutions. Its culture emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration, and modern engineering practices.