Senior Java/AWS Tech Lead — Event-Driven Microservices

Medium; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site collaboration

High impact and autonomy

Opportunity to influence technical strategy

Job summary

Medium is seeking a Technical Lead based in Miami, Florida, to drive the architecture and delivery of an event-driven microservices platform on AWS. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, requiring deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, establish technical standards, and ensure scalable solutions. Responsibilities include defining architecture, leading design efforts, and partnering with stakeholders for technical solutions.

Long-term contract engagement with a collaborative team and opportunity to influence modern engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience.
• 4+ years leading development teams or technical initiatives.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the architecture of Java/Spring Boot microservices.
• Lead the design of event-driven solutions.
• Guide engineering teams through technical decisions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Event-driven architecture

AWS services

Kubernetes

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Medium is seeking a Technical Lead based in Miami, Florida, to drive the architecture and delivery of an event-driven microservices platform on AWS. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, requiring deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, establish technical standards, and ensure scalable solutions. Responsibilities include defining architecture, leading design efforts, and partnering with stakeholders for technical solutions.

Long-term contract engagement with a collaborative team and opportunity to influence modern engineering practices.