Lead Software Engineer (Java)

Solifi

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spend Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Job summary

Solifi in Alpharetta is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable software across frontend and backend layers. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and architecture teams to drive the platform forward.

The role emphasizes cloud-native design, secure and high-performing systems, and a strong focus on end-to-end delivery with modern web technologies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of professional software development experience with strong full stack expertise.
Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
Strong proficiency in front-end technologies, including: Angular (preferred) or React.
JavaScript / TypeScript
HTML5 and CSS3
Experience designing and building services architectures and RESTful APIs.
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (Postgres, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.).
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP.
Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and system design principles.
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional agile teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java (Spring Boot preferred), Angular/TypeScript, and modern web technologies.
Lead the architecture and design of scalable, maintainable, and secure software systems across front-end and back-end layers.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and services, ensuring strong interface contracts and system reliability.
Ensure applications are high-performing, secure, and resilient, following modern engineering and cloud-native best practices.
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with enterprise standards and coding guidelines.
Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high engineering quality across teams.
Drive CI/CD practices using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI, enabling efficient and reliable deployments.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term improvements.
Contribute to system observability, monitoring, and performance tuning across distributed applications.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Drive innovation through adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and development practices.
Collaborate across teams and lead small to mid-size engineering efforts or initiatives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

Git & CI/CD

JavaScript/TypeScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

PostgreSQL/NoSQL

Terraform/CloudFormation

Job description

Vacancy Name

Lead Software Engineer (Java)

Vacancy No

VN988

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer

Work Location

Alpharetta

About Solifi

Solifi deliver a solid financial technology foundation for equipment, working capital, wholesale, and automotive finance firms. At Solifi, we believe that commerce is only as strong as the system it runs on. Our mission is to reshape finance technology by bringing together proven solutions into a singular powerful technology platform designed to help protect and scale financial organizations. We guard our customers by being precise and reliable, we guide their success by combining powerful technology with proven expertise, and we help them grow by unleashing their potential.

About the Team

You will be working on Solifi's Wholesale Intelligence financial solution with a team of other talented engineers, product managers, and software automation testers.

About the Position

As a Senior (Staff/Lead) Full Stack Java Engineer, you are a highly skilled software engineer who excels in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance applications across both front-end and back-end systems. You thrive in solving complex business problems, building robust services, and leading technical initiatives that drive product innovation.

You bring deep expertise in Java-based backend development and modern front-end frameworks (Angular preferred), enabling you to deliver end-to-end solutions. You are comfortable working in cloud-native environments, integrating APIs, and ensuring systems are resilient, secure, and maintainable.

You are a strong technical leader and collaborator—able to guide teams, provide architectural direction, mentor engineers, and communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders. You take ownership of design decisions and contribute meaningfully to the technical vision and long-term sustainability of the platform.

Role and Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java (Spring Boot preferred), Angular/TypeScript, and modern web technologies.
Lead the architecture and design of scalable, maintainable, and secure software systems across front-end and back-end layers.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and services, ensuring strong interface contracts and system reliability.
Ensure applications are high-performing, secure, and resilient, following modern engineering and cloud-native best practices.
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with enterprise standards and coding guidelines.
Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high engineering quality across teams.
Drive CI/CD practices using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI, enabling efficient and reliable deployments.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term improvements.
Contribute to system observability, monitoring, and performance tuning across distributed applications.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Drive innovation through adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and development practices.
Collaborate across teams and lead small to mid-size engineering efforts or initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of professional software development experience with strong full stack expertise.
Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
Strong proficiency in front-end technologies, including: Angular (preferred) or React
JavaScript / TypeScript
HTML5 and CSS3
Experience designing and building services architectures and RESTful APIs.
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (Postgres, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.).
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP.
Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and system design principles.
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional agile teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building enterprise-grade financial systems with complex integrations.
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Experience implementing secure coding practices and working with authentication/authorization frameworks (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and observability tools.
Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Cypress, Playwright, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives.
Strong understanding of both backend system design and modern UI/UX principles.

Preferred Experience Level

6 years

Preferred Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Employment Basis

Full Time

Benefits