Technology

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

3 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).

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