Sr. Java Developer, Technical Lead

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United States is seeking a Sr. Java Developer, Technical Lead to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-level applications. This role combines technical skills and leadership, managing CI/CD pipelines and guiding project teams while working in a remote-friendly environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years in Java development and 4 years in DevOps, particularly in AWS.

Benefits

Competitive salary range: $80,935–$180,000

Paid time off and federal holidays

100% employer-paid health and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Annual tuition and professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Java application development.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in DevOps and cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Strong understanding of design and architecture patterns and microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Lead and Sr. Java Developer on IT projects.
• Architect, maintain, and optimize software build, test, and deployment pipelines in AWS GovCloud.
• Lead the creation and management of CI/CD projects.

Skills

Java application development

DevOps and cloud platforms (AWS)

Technical leadership

Agile processes

Communication and interpersonal skills

Tools

AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, Lambda)

SonarQube

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Java Developer, Technical Lead in the United States.

The Sr. Java Developer, Technical Lead will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-level Java applications in a cloud environment. This position combines hands-on software development with leadership responsibilities, including managing CI/CD pipelines, implementing DevOps best practices, and guiding project teams. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business needs, while also staying ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends. The successful candidate will contribute to project planning, monitor progress through metrics, and continuously improve software processes. Operating in a remote-friendly environment, this role offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy, drive innovation, and mentor team members.

Accountabilities

• Serve as Technical Lead and Sr. Java Developer on IT projects within federal government contexts.
• Architect, maintain, and optimize software/infrastructure build, test, and deployment pipelines in AWS GovCloud.
• Lead the creation and management of Pipelines, Data Integrations, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for CI/CD projects.
• Implement improvements for secure software build, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Manage project sprints, releases, and associated KPIs and metrics.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and business teams to ensure project alignment and success.
• Stay informed of market and industry trends to drive innovative solutions.
• Support corporate growth activities, including technical proposals and assessments.

• At least 10 years of experience in Java application development.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in DevOps and cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Technical Lead role overseeing teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of design and architecture patterns, microservices architecture, and deployment processes.
• Proficient with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, Lambda, autoscaling) and cloud technologies including containers and serverless solutions.
• Knowledge of Agile processes, DevOps engineering, and static code quality scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with stakeholders and facilitating sprints.
• Preferred: AWS Professional Certification (Solution Architect or DevOps Engineer), DHS Public Trust clearance, and federal government IT delivery experience.

• Competitive salary range: $80,935–$180,000 (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Remote work opportunities with flexibility.
• Paid time off, including parental, military, and bereavement leave.
• Eleven federal holidays, including floating holidays.
• Health and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee coverage.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage with employer-paid premiums.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match fully vested after two years.
• Flexible benefits plans including FSA, DFSA, and HSA.
• Annual tuition and professional development reimbursement.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process, designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. When necessary, our human team performs an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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