Lead Full Stack Java Developer (Pittsburgh)

Role Overview

Backend: Lead the design and development of endtoend across backend services (Java scalability 21) and frontend applications (Angular). Own architecture decisions spanning APIs, UI state management, performance, security, and . Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across both backend and frontend stacks.

Front End: Own frontend technical direction and crossmicrofrontend alignment. Drive architectural decisions, standards, and best practices across frontend teams. Partner with Product, UX, and Backend to shape requirements, API strategy, and user experience. Own accessibility and UX quality. Set standards for frontend testing, performance, deployment, and operational readiness. Mentor and lead other frontend engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate with single-page applications using Angular, React, or similar frameworks
• Develop responsive and reusable UI components where needed
• Work with MongoDB and Azure Cosmos DB (or similar NoSQL platforms) for data persistence and performance optimization
• Participate in peer-to-peer coding, code reviews, and pair programming sessions
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Support deployments, monitoring, and production stability improvements
• Work with cloud-native teams and contribute to solutions hosted in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Contribute to engineering best practices, test automation, and DevOps maturity
• Approach technical challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a strong problem-solving mindset

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of software engineering experience
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed backend systems
• Exposure to SPA technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue
• Strong experience with MongoDB and/or Cosmos DB
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Experience with pair programming / peer coding frameworks
• A genuine passion for coding, learning, and solving complex technical problems
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Experience with test automation frameworks and TDD
• Strong GitHub profile or demonstrable pet projects / open-source contributions
• Experience in high-scale enterprise or financial systems environments

What Makes a Candidate Stand Out

• Strong GitHub portfolio or personal side projects
• Ability to demo applications, APIs, or full-stack solutions they’ve built
• Clearly loves to code beyond day-to-day work responsibilities
• Passion for solving hard engineering problems with clean, scalable solutions
• Comfortable collaborating in highly interactive Agile teams

This version helps attract the “builder mentality” engineer —someone who codes because they enjoy it, not just because it’s their job.