Lead Java Cloud Engineer AWS Distributed Systems

Rose International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International in Chicago, IL seeks a Lead Java Cloud Engineer AWS Distributed Systems for a 13-month temporary role. Hybrid work with onsite 2-3 days/week; salary 76–86 USD per hour.

You will design and lead Java backend, REST services, and AWS-based distributed systems to deliver scalable solutions. Responsibilities include guiding geographically dispersed teams, delivering high-availability software, and mentoring junior developers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience designing and developing software applications in Java
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience leading geographically disbursed teams
• Strong Java 17 and backend development experience
• RESTful web services, AWS, SQL queries proficiency
• DevOps experience and high availability mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of Java-based backend systems
• Guide geographically dispersed teams and provide technical leadership
• Develop RESTful services and cloud-native components on AWS
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business value

Skills

AWS

Java

REST

SQL Queries

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

IAM

Kinesis

DynamoDB

API stack

SQS

SNS

KMS

Job description

Date Posted: 09/29/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 508370

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Title: Lead Java Cloud Engineer AWS Distributed Systems

Job Location: Chicago, IL, USA, 60661

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Onsite 2-3 days/week

Shift: M-F, 8am- 5pm

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 76.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 86.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: AWS, Java, REST, SQL Queries

Experience Desired: Experience designing and developing software application in Java (10+ yrs); Experience leading geographically disbursed teams (3+ yrs); Backend development experience (10+ yrs); RESTful web services, AWS, SQL queries (10+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education: Master's Degree

Job Description
Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Required Skills for the Java Lead Engineer:

• 10+ years' experience of designing and developing software applications in Java
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in leading geographically disbursed teams
• Strong Java 17
• Backend development
• RESTful web services
• AWS knowledge - IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API stack, SQS, SNS, KMS
• Slick - SQL queries
• DevOps
• High Availability and Reliable Solutions
• Some architecture experience
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment

Java Lead Engineer Overview:
As a Java Lead Engineer you will contribute to design, development and deployment of the Company's state-of-the-art digital platform.

Responsibilities:

• Competent to perform all programming and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work
• Acts as team leader for development and support groups; provides programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members
• Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls
• Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems
• Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features 6. Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
• Identifies and encourages areas for growth and improvement within the team
• Mentors junior developers
• Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness
• Leads development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional teams
• Performs integration testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results
• Participates in technology evaluation and recommendations
• Applies an enterprise-wide view to solutions to support the adoption of standards and practices and promote reuse

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).