Application Developer Team Lead

Technical Lead – Full Stack Development

Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite in Charlotte, NC.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Technical Lead – Full Stack Development with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Java/Node-based back-end development, React.js, and modern cloud-native architectures on Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, driving architectural decisions, mentoring developers, and ensuring high-quality code delivery across full-stack solutions.

Role is based out of our Charlotte office on a hybrid segmentation.

Role Objectives:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable full-stack applications using React.js (frontend) and Java/Spring Boot/TypeScript/Node.js (backend).
• Own the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and microservices architectures, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
• Serve as a hands-on leader and technical mentor, guiding developers in best practices for object-oriented programming, design patterns, and code quality.
• Champion the use of Azure cloud services, including API Management (APIM), Event Hub, Azure Functions, App Services, and PostgreSQL.
• Oversee the use of SQL and NoSQL databases for data modeling, storage, and access.
• Help define and implement robust CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, DevOps engineers, and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Drive Agile practices, lead sprint planning and retrospectives, and ensure timely delivery of features and releases.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure technical documentation is maintained.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development, including strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot), TypeScript (Node.js), and React.js.
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design, architectural patterns, and software engineering best practices.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Advanced proficiency with Azure cloud services and architecture.
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and DevOps culture.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cosmos DB) databases.
• Track record of technical leadership, including team mentoring, solution reviews, and cross-team collaboration.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, or Agile practices are a plus.
• Experience leading distributed teams and working in global delivery environments.
• Familiarity with domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, and API-first development.