Lead Java Engineer Job Atlanta Georgia USA,Software Development

We're looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join a tight-knit, agile consulting team supporting a national enterprise brand on high-impact initiatives. This is a dual-role opportunity for someone who thrives in the code and enjoys leading small, focused teams.

You'll drive both delivery and technical direction while working in a cutting-edge cloud-native environment.

Tech Stack

* Java (Spring Boot preferred)

* AWS Cloud Infrastructure

* Microservices Architecture

* Kubernetes or other containerization tools

* CI/CD pipelines

* TDD & unit testing

What We're Looking For

* 8+ years of software development experience

* 1-2+ years in a formal lead developer role

* Strong interpersonal skills - able to build trust across product & engineering teams

* Hands-on coding & mentoring experience

* Comfortable in Agile/Scrum settings

* Backgrounds in startups or enterprise environments welcome

Responsibilities

* First 30-90 Days: 70-90% coding, embedded in the team

* Ongoing:
Split your time between development and leadership (~50/50)

* Lead a team of 1-3 developers (with growth potential)

* Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders on delivery

* Influence architecture, tooling, and engineering best practices

Milestones

* 30 Days:
Actively contributing to the codebase

* 90 Days:
Leading developers and delivering first project milestone

* 1 Year:
Running a growing team, delivering, mentoring, and setting technical direction

Why This Role?

* High-visibility project with a top-tier client

* Remote flexibility (ATL-based is a plus)

* Stable long-term opportunity through a trusted consulting firm

* Influence real outcomes as both a coder and a leader

Interested or know someone great?

We're reviewing talent on a rolling basis - reach out to start a conversation.

This is a confidential, evergreen opportunity for top-tier engineering leads.

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