Lead Software Engineer (Lead Full Stack Developer)

Lead Software Engineer (Lead Full Stack Developer)

Location: Reston, VA (Remote – EST Candidates Preferred)
Job Type: Contract

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with strong full-stack expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular (v16+), AWS, and Kubernetes to lead the development of modern, cloud-native applications.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a cloud migration and containerization initiative, transforming existing on-premise applications into scalable, resilient cloud solutions.

As a Lead Engineer, you’ll be responsible for technical leadership, architecture guidance, hands-on coding, and mentoring a talented team of developers — driving innovation and best practices in a collaborative Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade software solutions.
• Architect, code, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
• Oversee application migration from on-prem to cloud, ensuring smooth containerization and deployment in AWS.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and cross-functional teams to define system requirements and technical strategies.
• Drive DevSecOps practices, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native design principles.
• Participate in architectural discussions and implement microservices-based design patterns.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack software development.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and Microservices architecture.
• Strong proficiency in Angular 16+, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and UI frameworks (Material UI, Bootstrap).
• Proven experience with AWS services, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native deployments.
• Solid understanding of SQL / PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) or CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) — MUST HAVE.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• AWS certification (Developer/Architect/DevOps) is a plus.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise systems or modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and API-first design.

*Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen’s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology. *
Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.