About this opportunity
Compunnel, Inc. lists this Lead Software Engineer (Java / AWS) opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing and developing cloud-native backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. This is a hands‑on engineering role responsible for architecting scalable distributed systems, leading technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices across cloud-native application development.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of Java‑based cloud‑native applications on AWS.
Build scalable microservices using Spring Boot.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and event‑driven services.
Architect highly available, fault‑tolerant distributed systems.
Develop asynchronous messaging solutions using Kafka or similar technologies.
Design cloud infrastructure leveraging AWS managed services.
Implement Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD best practices.
Lead technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews.
Improve system observability through logging, metrics, monitoring, and distributed tracing.
Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and cross‑functional engineering teams.
Mentor engineers and establish engineering standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of software engineering experience.
3+ years of technical leadership or team lead experience preferred.
Strong experience building enterprise‑scale backend applications.
No degree required.
Required Technical Skills
AWS Cloud Architecture
Java (Advanced) and/or Kotlin
Spring Boot
Microservices Architecture
REST API Development
OpenAPI / Swagger
SQL & Relational Databases
NoSQL Databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra)
Kafka or Event‑Driven Messaging
CI/CD Pipelines
Build & Deployment AutomationDistributed Systems
Cloud‑Native Development
Observability (Logging, Metrics, Tracing)
Production Support & Performance Tuning
Preferred Qualifications
Designing highly available distributed systems.
Infrastructure as Code.
Event‑driven architecture.
Cloud‑native application modernization.
Technical architecture and solution design.
Agile/Scrum development environment.
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong technical leadership and ownership.
Analytical problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to mentor engineers and drive architectural decisions.
Comfortable working in Agile teams.
Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities.
Typical Work Breakdown
45–55% Hands‑on Java/AWS development
15–20% Production support and troubleshooting
15–20% Code reviews and technical design
5–10% Cross‑team technical collaboration
5–10% Agile ceremonies and sprint activities
What You'll Be Working On
You’ll help design and build mission‑critical cloud-native backend platforms that power enterprise applications. This role offers the opportunity to influence architecture, establish engineering standards, and develop scalable, secure, and highly available systems using modern AWS technologies.
Top Skills
AWS Cloud Architecture
Java & Spring Boot
Microservices & Distributed Systems
Must‑Have Keywords
Java, AWS, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Kafka, SQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra, CI/CD, Cloud Native, Distributed Systems, OpenAPI, Swagger, Event‑Driven Architecture, Observability, Logging, Metrics, Tracing, Infrastructure as Code, Production Support, Performance Tuning, Agile, Technical Leadership.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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