Lead Java Engineer

Atlanta, Georgia

MAU Workforce Solutions
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We're looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join a tight-knit, agile consulting team supporting a national enterprise brand on high-impact initiatives. This is a dual-role opportunity for someone who thrives in the code and enjoys leading small, focused teams.

You'll drive both delivery and technical direction while working in a cutting-edge cloud-native environment.
Tech Stack
  • Java (Spring Boot preferred)
  • AWS Cloud Infrastructure
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Kubernetes or other containerization tools
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • TDD & unit testing
What We're Looking For
  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • 1-2+ years in a formal lead developer role
  • Strong interpersonal skills - able to build trust across product & engineering teams
  • Hands-on coding & mentoring experience
  • Comfortable in Agile/Scrum settings
  • Backgrounds in startups or enterprise environments welcome
Responsibilities
  • First 30-90 Days: 70-90% coding, embedded in the team
  • Ongoing: Split your time between development and leadership ( 50/50)
  • Lead a team of 1-3 developers (with growth potential)
  • Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders on delivery
  • Influence architecture, tooling, and engineering best practices
Milestones
  • 30 Days: Actively contributing to the codebase
  • 90 Days: Leading developers and delivering first project milestone
  • 1 Year: Running a growing team, delivering, mentoring, and setting technical direction
Why This Role?
  • High-visibility project with a top-tier client
  • Remote flexibility (ATL-based is a plus)
  • Stable long-term opportunity through a trusted consulting firm
  • Influence real outcomes as both a coder and a leader
Interested or know someone great?
We're reviewing talent on a rolling basis - reach out to start a conversation.
This is a confidential, evergreen opportunity for top-tier engineering leads.

Date Posted: 10 April 2025
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