Lead full stack developer

job summary:
- Own application architecture and technical roadmap.

- Define development standards, engineering governance, and best practices.

- Lead design and implementation of enterprise-grade Java, React, and Python solutions.

- Drive platform modernization and legacy reduction initiatives.

- Establish architecture patterns for APIs, microservices, integrations, workflows, and AI-enabled services.

- Lead cross-functional delivery across multiple teams.

- Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Risk Leaders, Compliance Leaders, and Technology Executives.

- Champion AI-assisted development including GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and emerging engineering capabilities.

- Provide leadership on DevOps, CI/CD, cloud strategy, application resiliency, performance, and security.

- Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-state solutions.

- Lead critical production issue resolution and strategic planning activities.

location: Charlotte, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $61.97 - 72.00 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:
- Own application architecture and technical roadmap.

- Define development standards, engineering governance, and best practices.

- Lead design and implementation of enterprise-grade Java, React, and Python solutions.

- Drive platform modernization and legacy reduction initiatives.

- Establish architecture patterns for APIs, microservices, integrations, workflows, and AI-enabled services.

- Lead cross-functional delivery across multiple teams.

- Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Risk Leaders, Compliance Leaders, and Technology Executives.

- Champion AI-assisted development including GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and emerging engineering capabilities.

- Provide leadership on DevOps, CI/CD, cloud strategy, application resiliency, performance, and security.

- Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-state solutions.

- Lead critical production issue resolution and strategic planning activities.

qualifications:
Required Skills:

10+ years of software engineering experience.

10+ years of enterprise Java development experience.

5+ years of React development experience.

Advanced expertise in application design and architecture Extensive experience designing scalable microservices and APIs.

Expert-level understanding of secure SDLC practices.

Strong database design, SQL optimization, and performance tuning expertise.

Advanced CI/CD and DevOps knowledge.

Proven leadership experience managing large technical initiatives.

Desired Skills:

Deep expertise with GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and AI-assisted engineering.

Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized deployments.

Expertise with messaging and event-driven architectures.

Experience leading modernization programs within financial services.

Experience supporting risk management, compliance, regulatory, operational risk, controls, or audit technology platforms.

skills:
AWS,APIs,AI,containerized deployments,CI/CD,database design,DevOps knowledge,Docker,event-driven architectures,GitHub Copilot,enterprise Java,Kubernetes,scalable microservices,Azure,performance tuning,React,software engineering,application design,SQL optimization,Proven leadership,architecture,audit,financial services,operational risk,risk management

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.