Lead, Software Developer (Remote)

Trace3; United States; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Competitive Compensation

Training and development programs

Work-life balance with paid time off

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the United States is seeking a skilled Lead Software Developer to ensure stability and performance of its lifecycle asset management platform. This role combines technical mentorship with hands-on development using Java and Spring Boot. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in back-end development, technical mentoring, and Azure implementation. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional software engineering with hands-on back-end development.
• Experience with technical mentoring and delivery.
• Strong Java engineering background with production experience in Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead a team of developers in coding and delivery.
• Own CI/CD pipelines, ensuring predictable delivery.
• Build and maintain robust RESTful/GraphQL APIs.

Skills

Technical mentoring

Back-end development

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Azure

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Observability tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Grafana

Job description

About the Role

The Lead, Software Developer will own the stability, performance, and reliability of the lifecycle asset management platform (LAMP) while providing technical direction and mentorship to a team of developers. This role blends technical mentoring (code reviews, delivery coordination) with direct coding in stack (Java, Blaze, Spring Boot) and modern integration patterns (RESTful/GraphQL).

What You’ll Do

• Technical Mentorship & Delivery
  • Mentor a team of developers (prioritization, quality gates, code reviews, pairing, mentoring) and drive predictable delivery
  • Remain hands‑on in the codebase, designing, implementing, and reviewing features and fixes using Java, Spring Boot, Blaze (rules engine), and established RESTful/GraphQL integration patterns
  • Enforce coding standards, testing strategies, secure coding practices, and documentation expectations; ensure changes are observable, reversible, and well‑documented
  • Own CI/CD pipelines (build/test/deploy), environment promotion, and safe rollback across UAT and Production
  • Plan and execute patching and upgrades for frameworks, base images, and dependencies; address end‑of‑life components on schedule
  • Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM) to define, version, and audit environment changes
  • Coordinate with Azure Data Factory for data movements/orchestration that support application workflows and reporting
• Observability, Stability & Support
  • Implement logs & metrics for troubleshooting and platform health analysis
  • Implement accurate performance/stability dashboards (Grafana, etc) and alerts tied to SLOs/SLAs
  • Lead incident response and RCA, then convert findings into prevention/mitigation tasks with measurable outcomes
  • Drive performance tuning (application, database, network paths) and capacity planning to maintain a consistent user experience
• Data & Integration Paths
  • Build and maintain robust RESTful/GraphQL APIs, as well as service integrations, ensuring backward compatibility and proper deprecation practices
  • Ensure reliable, secure application–PostgreSQL connectivity (TLS, pooling, timeouts, retry/backoff) in partnership with platform/DB teams
  • Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codeium, Cursor) to accelerate coding, testing, refactoring, and to generate/update runbooks and technical documentation
  • Apply responsible AI practices (review outputs, licensing awareness, security scanning)/
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Provide clear, timely status on risks, releases, incidents, and stabilization progress to leadership and partner teams
  • Translate technical issues into business impact, timelines, and mitigation options

Qualifications & Interests

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years of professional software engineering with recent, hands‑on back‑end development
• Minimum 1 year of experience in technical mentoring and delivery
• Experience with Azure implementation, tuning, and configuring Azure alerting and monitoring
• Strong Java engineering background with production experience in Spring Boot
• Experience with Blaze in enterprise applications
• Proven design/implementation of RESTful APIs and GraphQL patterns
• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM (required)/
• Azure Data Factory: building/operating data pipelines, triggers, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Experience implementing and supporting Azure PostgreSQL
• Experience implementing and supporting Azure Redis
• Solid CI/CD with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions; environment promotion and rollback strategies
• Experience with patching/lifecycle management and addressing end‑of‑life components
• Observability tooling proficiency (Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana or equivalent)/
• Excellent written/verbal communication and documentation discipline
• Experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools
• History of stabilizing mission‑critical applications and reducing operational risk through automation
• Reviewing and understanding Azure cost analysis
• Identify ways to reduce unnecessary Azure costs while maintaining performance and stability

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work‑life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [e-mail].

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