Job Description & Details
The demand for seasoned full‑stack engineers who can also steer distributed teams has never been higher, especially as enterprises migrate to cloud‑native microservices. This role blends deep Java expertise with hands‑on leadership, giving you a chance to shape architecture while mentoring global talent. If you thrive in fast‑paced Agile environments and love turning complex problems into scalable solutions, this opportunity is worth a serious look.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Full‑Stack Java Lead to design, develop, and deploy Java‑based microservices on AWS, while guiding onshore and offshore teams. The role requires mastery of Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker/Kubernetes, and modern front‑end frameworks (React/Angular), plus strong Agile and CI/CD practices. You will be on‑site in Greenwood Village, CO, collaborating closely with product owners to deliver high‑quality, enterprise‑scale solutions.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| Java & Spring Boot | Core language and framework for building reliable microservices | Senior |
| Kafka & Event‑Driven Architecture | Enables real‑time data streaming and integration across services | Senior |
| Leadership & Agile Delivery | Drives coordination of onshore/offshore teams and ensures timely releases | Senior |
Interview Preparation
- Describe your experience designing a Spring Boot microservice that integrates with Kafka.
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of service boundaries, serialization, error handling, and performance tuning. - How do you set up CI/CD pipelines with Harness (or similar) for Docker/Kubernetes deployments?
What the interviewer is looking for: Knowledge of pipeline stages, environment promotion, automated testing, and rollback strategies. - Explain a challenging situation you faced leading an offshore team and how you resolved it.
What the interviewer is looking for: Communication style, cultural awareness, tooling (Jira, Slack), and measurable outcomes. - What strategies do you use to ensure high availability and low latency for a Redis‑backed caching layer?
What the interviewer is looking for: Cache invalidation, clustering, monitoring, and fallback mechanisms. - Walk me through a recent performance bottleneck you identified in a RESTful API and how you fixed it.
What the interviewer is looking for: Profiling tools, query optimization, async processing, and impact metrics.
Resume Optimization
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Microservices Architecture
- Kafka / Kafka Connect
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- React or Angular
- CI/CD (Harness)
- NoSQL (MongoDB / Amazon DocumentDB)
Application Strategy
When reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that starts with a friendly greeting, attach your updated resume, and clearly reference the Sr. Full‑Stack Java Lead role. Highlight your top skills—such as Spring Boot, Kafka, and team leadership—and mention specific projects where you delivered microservices on AWS or led offshore developers. Make sure to align your experience with the key responsibilities listed in the job description.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Full Stack Java Lead | 12+ years, leading on/off‑shore teams | Architecture, cloud‑native delivery, people management | Engineering Director / Head of Platform |
| Engineering Director | 15+ years, multi‑team oversight | Strategic tech vision, budget, cross‑functional alignment | VP of Engineering |
| VP of Engineering | 18+ years, enterprise‑wide impact | Organizational scaling, product strategy, executive leadership | CTO |