LEAD Full Stack Java

We are seeking a Lead Full Stack Java Developer for a 12-month contract position based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will design, develop, test, implement, and support scalable web applications, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based solutions. You will partner closely with business stakeholders, architects, product teams, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software while adhering to established architecture, security, and development standards. This position offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership through solution design, code reviews, mentoring, and adoption of modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications, APIs, and cloud-native solutions.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable application designs.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integration services supporting internal and external business partners.
• Build modern user interfaces using React and Angular frameworks.
• Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform services.
• Participate in application architecture, technical design reviews, and solution planning sessions.
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, security requirements, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers.
• Support production applications by troubleshooting incidents, resolving defects, and implementing enhancements.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, accessibility, and software development lifecycle standards.
• Evaluate and leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to improve development productivity and code quality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and implementation guides.

Qualifications

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 5 years of application development experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience developing enterprise web applications.

• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.

• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.

• Experience with React and/or Angular.

• Experience working with relational databases and SQL.

• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Experience with source control systems, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Preferred

• Experience developing cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with API gateways, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integrations.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development practices.

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

• Familiarity with application security best practices and secure coding principles.

• Experience utilizing AI-powered software development and code generation tools.

• Healthcare, insurance, or regulated industry experience.