Lead Full Stack Developer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Lead Full Stack Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership for a modern, web-based platform that serves as the enterprise repository and system of record for fresh quality specifications.

This platform enables business users to maintain specifications centrally and ensures those standards are consistently available across the enterprise, replacing manual paper-based processes.

In this role, you will lead both backend services development (Java/Spring) and front-end development (React).

The services you build will support:

• An Android-based inspection application used by field inspectors

• A web application used to manage and maintain specifications

You will lead technical discussions, mentor developers, improve engineering standards, and deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable full-stack solutions.

Location: Cincinnati, OH preferred / Remote Optional

Experience Required: 8–15+ Years

Top Skills Required

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

• Java + Spring Boot backend leadership: Design, build, and evolve resilient REST APIs and services in production.

• React front-end leadership: Build and maintain a high-quality, maintainable React web application codebase.

• Tech lead quality multiplier: Drive engineering standards via CI/CD and mentor developers through reviews and coaching.

Tech Stack

• React, TypeScript/JavaScript

• Java, Spring Boot (REST APIs)

• Microsoft Azure

• SQL, NoSQL

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong recent Azure experience (deployment, monitoring, architecture)

• Experience modernizing existing production applications

• Understanding of security architecture concepts, authentication/authorization, and secure APIs

• Proven experience leading both UI and backend engineering teams

Key Responsibilities

• Lead application design discussions and provide technical direction

• Develop scalable React front-end applications and Java/Spring backend services

• Design and maintain RESTful APIs supporting both web and Android applications

• Establish engineering best practices around APIs, testing, resilience, documentation, and release readiness

• Mentor developers through code reviews and technical guidance

• Collaborate with product leadership, architects, and engineering teams

• Improve existing systems for reliability, scalability, and maintainability

• Create and maintain technical documentation and reusable engineering patterns

• Participate in production support and on-call rotations

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Optional Life & Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Vacation Time

• Paid Bench Time

• Training Allowance

• Referral Bonus Opportunities

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with strong hands-on Java development

• 7+ years of RESTful API development experience

• 5+ years building and maintaining APIs in production environments

• 5+ years of React development experience

• Strong experience with Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, REST, persistence, integrations/messaging)

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases

• 4+ years of CI/CD and automated testing experience

• Strong Git/GitHub workflow knowledge

• Experience with Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud platforms

• Experience with Docker/container technologies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in Agile environments

Highlights

Lead Full Stack Engineer with strong Java, Spring Boot, React, Azure, CI/CD, and API experience. W2 only | USC/GC only | Cincinnati, OH preferred or remote.