Lead Java Architect – Cloud-Native Microservices Leader

5 Star Recruitment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm based in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Lead Java Engineer with expertise in microservices and cloud-native development. The role involves leading design and architecture discussions, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality code delivery. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, strong knowledge in Java and AWS, and a proven track record in guiding cross-functional teams. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in microservices-based cloud-native development.
• 3+ years leading technical teams.
• Hands-on experience with modern Java applications.
• Proficient in AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of cloud-native applications.
• Mentor team members and participate in hiring.
• Define best practices for development and testing.
• Ensure secure database interactions and optimization.
• Conduct technical reviews and refactoring.

Skills

Microservices

Cloud-native development

Java

AWS

Spring Boot

Kafka

DevOps

TDD/DDD

Relational databases

RESTful APIs

Tools

Jira

JUnit

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading tech recruitment firm based in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Lead Java Engineer with expertise in microservices and cloud-native development. The role involves leading design and architecture discussions, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality code delivery. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, strong knowledge in Java and AWS, and a proven track record in guiding cross-functional teams. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.