Lead Software Engineer, Cloud and Data Integration

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer, Cloud and Data Integration
Location: Greenville, SC, Hybrid 3 days onsite

Role Summary

We are hiring a Lead Software Engineer to act as the technical backbone of the team. This role requires a strong hands-on coder who also mentors engineers and contributes to architecture.

You will:

• Write and review production-level code on a daily basis
• Mentor engineers and raise the overall technical level of the team
• Partner with architects and contribute to architecture decisions
• Help define architecture when needed, not limited to execution
• Own complex technical problems across cloud, data, and integration systems

This role sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, real-time data streaming, and enterprise integration. You will lead Azure-based data solutions and high-scale Java microservices.

Core Responsibilities

Technical leadership

• Lead architecture decisions and provide hands-on support
• Mentor junior and senior engineers
• Set coding standards and best practices

Hands-on development

• Stay actively involved in coding, debugging, and code reviews
• Build scalable, production-ready services and data pipelines

Blocker resolution

• Own complex technical issues across the full stack
• Troubleshoot from network and infrastructure through application code

Data architecture

• Design and build data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks
• Support ingestion, transformation, and data reliability

Real-time systems

• Build streaming solutions using Kafka or Azure Event Hubs
• Use Spark Structured Streaming for high-volume data processing

API and integration

• Lead integrations using Spring Boot, Dell Boomi, and Gravitee
• Ensure API performance, scalability, and security

Security and infrastructure

• Manage firewall rules, network policies, and certificate handling

Technical Requirements

Azure data ecosystem

• Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
• Azure Blob Storage, SFTP, Azure Files
• Corporate file transfer protocols

Streaming and messaging

• Kafka or Azure Event Hubs
• Kafka Streams, KSQL, or Spark Structured Streaming

Software engineering and DevOps

• Strong Java and Spring Boot experience
• Kubernetes deployment experience
• PostgreSQL, including Azure-managed instances
• Gravitee API management

Enterprise integration

• Dell Boomi experience
• Bizlink and AS2 messaging
• REST, SOAP, and OpenAPI standards

Technical Environment

• Java 21, Spring Boot, JPA
• Azure, Docker, Kubernetes
• Git, GitLab
• IntelliJ, VS Code
• JavaScript, Angular

Key Traits

• Strong coder who stays hands-on in the codebase
• Mentor who develops and guides engineers
• Comfortable working with architects and influencing design
• Clear communicator with technical and business teams
• Focused on solving problems and delivering results

Additional Details

• Contract through Dec 2026 with potential extension
• Possible contract-to-hire after 6 months
• Open to Green Card Visa and US citizens
• Interview process includes account manager screen and technical interviews