Lead Java Engineer

Qualifications 5+ years of software development experience Strong expertise in Java (version 21+), with exposure to modernization/upgrade efforts (e.g., Java 25) Proven experience in a technical lead or senior engineering role, including mentoring developers and leading distributed teams (offshore/nearshore) Strong hands‑on experience building distributed systems and microservices architecture using Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and Kafka Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases Ability to operate in a 50/50 hands‑on (IC) and leadership capacity, contributing to development while driving team execution Experience with code reviews, technical interviews, and organizing work across engineering teams Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions and participate in requirements gathering Experience building and supporting large-scale, customer‑facing applications, including net‑new development and service modernization/rewrites Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with senior leadership, provide status updates, and elevate risks/issues Backend‑focused (90%), with minimal frontend responsibility Proven problem‑solving mindset, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability Ability to act as a technical liaison between engineering and business stakeholders Must be able to work onsite 4+ days per week Desired Skills Experience managing offshore resources Experience holding third party vendors accountable Experience developing both web and mobile solutions Experience leading teams in an Agile/Scrum environment Exposure to event‑driven architecture or streaming technologies (Kafka, etc.) Background working in high‑transaction or customer‑facing platforms Strong understanding of performance optimization and scalability best practices Description of Role Beacon Hill is seeking a Java Engineering Lead to join a high‑performing technology team responsible for building and scaling enterprise‑level applications. This individual will play a key role in leading engineering efforts, driving technical strategy, and contributing hands‑on to the development of modern, scalable systems. This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys balancing team leadership with individual contribution. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Hill