Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software EngineerDiversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL. We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!Position OverviewDSN is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to help build backend web services using a microservices architecture. This role partners closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, customer-focused solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of enterprise-scale REST APIs and microservices using Java 21+, Spring Boot, Apigee API Gateway, and AWS cloud services.Architect API-first solutions, define service contracts, payload schemas, and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.Lead solution decomposition by breaking business requirements into technical designs, user stories, and implementation tasks.Guide engineers in developing secure service-to-service integrations using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and enterprise entitlement-based authorization models.Serve as the technical lead for complex initiatives, driving architecture decisions, design reviews, and code reviews.Collaborate with product owners, UI development teams, architects, and partner teams to ensure successful delivery of customer-focused solutions.Establish engineering best practices for reliability, scalability, observability, security, and maintainability.Drive quality engineering practices including automated testing, performance testing, load testing, and production readiness reviews.Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues.Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and engineering standards.Drive end-to-end software ownership from design through deployment, monitoring, support, and continuous improvement.Team & Work EnvironmentTeam of 12-13 engineers, including lead engineers and senior software engineers.Hybrid schedule: 2 days per week onsite in Chicago, IL.