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Lead Java AWS Developer

eSolutionsFirst, LLCMcLean, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Jul 8, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Lead Java AWS Developer role offers incredible growth potential by allowing you to shape innovative solutions and mentor a talented team, with exciting opportunities in AI/ML. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Java, AWS, and leadership experience, and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge cloud-native development. This hybrid position is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
McLean, VA, United States
Posted
2 months ago
DockerMicroservicesSpringSpring BootAPI GatewayAWSGPTJavaKafkaKubernetesLLMPythonREST

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java/AWS Lead with over 10 years of experience in enterprise software development. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native development on AWS, along with a deep understanding of modern software architecture. Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience or strong interest in AI/ML, Python, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of scalable Java-based microservices on AWS.
  • Guide and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code and engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI/ML engineers, DevOps, and Product Managers.
  • Architect and implement cloud-native applications with an emphasis on reliability, performance, and security.
  • Integrate AI-driven features or LLM-based services using Python or third-party APIs.
  • Evaluate new tools and technologies, especially in the AI and GenAI space, to improve development efficiency and application intelligence.
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and architectural discussions.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java and Spring Boot.
  • 5+ years of experience working with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, etc.).
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams.
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and cloud design patterns.
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Python for scripting or backend tasks.
  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts and Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, Claude, or similar.
  • Familiarity with AWS AI services (e.g., Bedrock, SageMaker, Comprehend).
  • Experience integrating AI/GenAI tools into enterprise applications.
  • Knowledge of event-driven architecture (Kafka, SNS/SQS).

Education:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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