Lead Java Full Stack Developer in McLean, VA

Lead Java Full Stack Developer (W2 Only | In-Person Interview Required)
** McLean, VA (Local Candidates Preferred) 12 Months Contract W2 Only (No C2C) $60–$65/hr on W2

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Java Full Stack Developer with 12+ years of overall IT experience for a 12-month W2 contract opportunity in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, technically strong across back‑end and front‑end technologies, and capable of leading development efforts in a fast‑paced enterprise environment.

In-person interview is mandatory.

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of full stack applications
• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and modern frameworks
• Build responsive and scalable frontend applications
• Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and code reviews
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA, and Dev Ops teams
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security, and performance best practices
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive resolutions
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers

• 12+ years of overall IT experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java (Java 8+)
• Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture
• Frontend experience with Angular or React
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs
  , JSON, and web services
• Experience with relational and/or No
  
  SQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Experience in financial services or large enterprise environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of unit and integration testing frameworks

Job Category Information Technology