Lead Java Developer - Bethesda, MD (Weekly 3 days onsite)

APEX IT Services; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX IT Services is seeking a Lead Java Developer to drive backend systems and microservices. The role combines remote work with weekly on-site presence in Bethesda, MD, and requires deep experience in Java, Spring Boot, and modern architectures.

You will mentor a small team, design high-performance REST APIs, and collaborate with frontend developers to deliver scalable web applications while upholding security and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, Web services, Microservices development.
• Build scalable and responsive web applications using React and modern frontend technologies
• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and modern architecture patterns.
• Perform requirement analysis, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
• Mentor and guide a small team of developers, testers, and engineers throughout the SDLC before production deployment.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, security standards, and DevOps processes.
• Design secure, high-performance REST APIs and event-driven integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team through the SDLC.
• Design and review software requirements and architecture.
• Develop Java-based microservices with Spring Boot.
• Build REST APIs and event-driven integrations.
• Ensure security, best practices, and DevOps alignment.
• Collaborate with frontend for React integration.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Web Services

Microservices

React

Frontend Tech

Mentoring

DevOps

Job description

Hi,

We are immediately looking for Lead Java Developer _ Remote ( Weekly 3 days onsite Bethesda, MD ) with one of our direct clients.

Positions: Lead Java Developer

Location: Bethesda, MD (Weekly 3 days onsite)

Job Description:

• 12+ years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, Web services, Microservices development.
• Build scalable and responsive web applications using React and modern frontend technologies
• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and modern architecture patterns.
• Perform requirement analysis, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
• Mentor and guide a small team of developers, testers, and engineers throughout the SDLC before production deployment.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, security standards, and DevOps processes.
• Design secure, high-performance REST APIs and event-driven integrations.