Lead Java Full Stack Engineer with React

Description

We are looking for a **Lead Java Full Stack Engineer** with deep backend expertise in **Java/Spring Boot** and strong frontend experience with **React**. The ideal candidate will lead technical initiatives, drive architectural decisions, and guide engineering teams across the full application stack. This role requires a combination of hands\-on engineering excellence, technical leadership, and the ability to influence delivery at scale. **Responsibilities** * Lead the design, development, and delivery of full\-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend frameworks * Define and drive the architecture of REST APIs, backend services, and frontend components * Own technical decision\-making and establish best practices across the team * Collaborate closely with product, QA, design, and engineering leadership to shape roadmaps and delivery strategy * Lead architecture discussions, technical planning, and design reviews * Ensure high code quality and engineering excellence through testing strategies, code reviews, and the introduction of modern engineering practices * Drive resolution of complex technical issues across frontend and backend layers * Mentor and coach senior and mid\-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical growth * Act as a technical point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business goals and engineering execution * Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team development initiatives **Requirements** * 5\+ years of hands\-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in large\-scale, production environments * At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience * Strong experience with React and modern frontend development * Deep understanding of REST APIs, web application architecture, and distributed systems design * Solid experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle, including performance tuning and data modeling * Strong cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including designing cloud\-native solutions * Proficiency with frontend technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript * Proven experience defining and implementing testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines * Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, drive architectural decisions, and communicate effectively with both technical and non\-technical stakeholders * Experience mentoring engineers and growing high\-performing teams * Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher) **Nice to have** * Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures * Hands\-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments * Experience with Kafka or other messaging and event\-streaming platforms