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Java Tech Lead with AI exp (Github Copilot / Claude Code) - Only W2

Role: Lead Software Engineer (Java)
Remote (US)
Job Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 12 months
Primary Skills:
Java, Spring boot, Microservices, AI (GitHub Copilot / Claude Code)
Lead Level experience is a must
Senior / Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (AI-Assisted)
Technical Must-Haves (Non-Negotiables):

  1. Core Stack:
    Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot within enterprise-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
  2. End-to-End Delivery:
    Must be highly proficient with the entire lifecycle independently: Clone -> Build -> Debug -> Modify -> Test -> CI/CD Integration.
  3. DevOps & Tooling:
    Hands-on ability to configure, troubleshoot, and fix CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions or similar) and build tools (Gradle/Maven).
  4. Advanced Debugging:
    Proven ability to resolve build failures, dependency conflicts, and complex runtime issues.

The AI Differentiator (Crucial Sourcing Filter)
We need candidates who have:
  • Experience with structured prompt writing and multi-step AI workflows.
  • Experience using tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar to accelerate debugging, generate tests, and iterate on code.
  • The critical thinking skills to evaluate AI-generated outputs, spot architectural gaps or hallucinations, and refine the output to production-quality levels.
  • An understanding of when AI can accelerate development versus when manual engineering is strictly required.
Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Points)
  • Experience with Kotlin or Go (Golang).
  • Experience with agent-based AI orchestration tools (e.g., LangGraph, Claude Code).
  • Familiarity with advanced developer workflow environments (e.g., tmux, Warp, advanced scripting).
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