Lead Java Full-Stack Engineer | MuleSoft & Spring Boot

TechDigital Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a Lead Developer – Full Stack to drive enterprise-grade applications in Atlanta. You will blend hands-on development with technical leadership to deliver scalable, secure solutions built on Java and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities include end-to-end delivery, API-led integration with MuleSoft, and mentoring a team of developers while aligning with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development with 4+ years in a technical lead role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical delivery while enforcing architecture and coding standards.
• Design and develop scalable back-end services and RESTful APIs in Java/Spring Boot.
• Architect API-led integrations using MuleSoft (Mule 4, Anypoint Studio, API Manager, DataWeave).
• Provide hands-on development support and technical direction across SDLC.
• Mentor developers, perform code reviews, and ensure best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and QA to translate requirements into robust solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Leadership

API integration

DevOps

SQL/NoSQL

Data modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

MuleSoft

Anypoint Studio

Docker

Git

CI/CD

API Manager

DataWeave

Job description

Experience 8+ years (with at least 4+ years in a technical lead role)

Role Type Technical Leadership / Hands-on Development
Delivery Model Agile Development

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer – Full Stack to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications built on Java and Spring Boot, with strong API-led integration using MuleSoft. The role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership — guiding a team of developers, enforcing best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end technical delivery, ensuring adherence to architecture, design, and coding standards.
• Design and develop scalable back-end services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot within a microservices architecture.
• Architect and implement API-led integration solutions leveraging MuleSoft (Mule 4, Anypoint Studio, API Manager, DataWeave).
• Provide hands-on development support and technical direction throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and QA teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Mentor and guide developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, resolve roadblocks, and provide innovative solutions.

Required Skills
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and RESTful API development.
• Hands-on experience designing and building integrations using MuleSoft (Mule 4, DataWeave 2.0, API-led connectivity, connectors).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, API gateways, and event-driven design.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and DevOps practices.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.