Lead Java Architect & API Leader | Cloud-Native Solutions

American Family Insurance Agency Staff; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

American Family Insurance is seeking a Lead Applications Development Engineer who will provide technical vision while remaining hands-on with Java development and RESTful API work, architecting scalable solutions that deliver business impact.

You will help drive the team's evolution by leveraging Claude AI and cloud-native platforms, modernizing legacy applications, and leading critical migrations to the cloud.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development with RESTful API experience.
• Experience leading technical design and implementation across complex software.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading teams.
• Experience in cloud-native platforms and modern data centers.

Responsibilities

• Drive Technical Strategy and Solution Design by defining resources, timelines, and technologies.
• Architect high-quality solutions with robust, scalable designs.
• Provide hands-on Java coding support for critical features and complex issues.
• Mentor teammates and lead knowledge-sharing sessions to lift team capabilities.
• Promote collaboration across cross-functional partners to optimize workflows.

Skills

Java

RESTful API design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Architectural design

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Spring Boot

Agile & SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Claude AI

Spring

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

American Family Insurance is seeking a Lead Applications Development Engineer who will provide technical vision while remaining hands-on with Java development and RESTful API work, architecting scalable solutions that deliver business impact.

You will help drive the team's evolution by leveraging Claude AI and cloud-native platforms, modernizing legacy applications, and leading critical migrations to the cloud.