Lead Java Developer

3Ci; Atlanta (LA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is seeking a Lead Java Developer to join a dynamic team supporting a national enterprise brand. This dual-role opportunity is perfect for someone who excels in coding and enjoys leading small teams. You'll drive both delivery and technical direction in a cloud-native environment, influencing architecture and best practices. With remote flexibility and a stable long-term opportunity, this role offers high visibility and the chance to make a real impact as both a coder and a leader. If you thrive in an agile setting and have a passion for technology, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Remote flexibility

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 1–2+ years in a formal lead developer role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and hands-on coding experience.

Responsibilities

• 70–90% coding in the first 30–90 days.
• Lead a team of 1–3 developers with growth potential.
• Influence architecture and engineering best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Microservices

Kubernetes

Agile/Scrum

Interpersonal Skills

Coding

Mentoring

Tools

Kubernetes

Containerization Tools

Job description

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We’re looking for a Lead Java Developer to join a tight-knit, agile consulting team supporting a national enterprise brand on high-impact initiatives. This is a dual-role opportunity for someone who thrives in the code and enjoys leading small, focused teams.

You’ll drive both delivery and technical direction while working in a cutting-edge cloud-native environment.

• Kubernetes or other containerization tools
• TDD & unit testing

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of software development experience
• 1–2+ years in a formal lead developer role
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to build trust across product & engineering teams
• Hands-on coding & mentoring experience
• Comfortable in Agile/Scrum settings
• Backgrounds in startups or enterprise environments welcome

Responsibilities

• First 30–90 Days: 70–90% coding, embedded in the team
• Ongoing: Split your time between development and leadership (~50/50)
• Lead a team of 1–3 developers (with growth potential)
• Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders on delivery
• Influence architecture, tooling, and engineering best practices

Milestones

• 30 Days: Actively contributing to the codebase
• 90 Days: Leading developers and delivering first project milestone
• 1 Year: Running a growing team, delivering, mentoring, and setting technical direction

Why This Role?

• High-visibility project with a top-tier client
• Remote flexibility (ATL-based is a plus)
• Stable long-term opportunity through a trusted consulting firm
• Influence real outcomes as both a coder and a leader

Interested or know someone great?

We’re reviewing talent on a rolling basis — reach out to start a conversation.

This is a confidential, evergreen opportunity for top-tier engineering leads.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Food and Beverage Retail

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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