Lead Java Full Stack Developer

Perma Technologies is hiring an experienced Lead Java Full Stack Developer in Chicago, IL for onsite work. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership, helping you design and deliver scalable enterprise applications across the backend, front-end, and AWS modernization path. You will work with cross-functional partners and drive engineering standards through architecture, code reviews, and mentorship.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade full-stack applications.
• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services.
• Build scalable backend services with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Create responsive, user-friendly front-end applications using React.js.
• Design and implement serverless applications with AWS Lambda.
• Drive modernization and migration of applications to AWS cloud platforms.
• Ensure high standards for code quality, security, performance, and scalability.
• Conduct technical discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and DevOps teams to align solutions with business goals.
• Mentor and guide development teams through best practices and technical challenges.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years building cloud-native applications on AWS.
• 3+ years leading development teams or technical initiatives.
• Strong full-stack expertise using Java and React.
• Experience implementing serverless solutions with AWS Lambda.
• Ability to define application architecture and development standards, including reviewing solution designs against enterprise architecture.
• Experience mentoring developers through technical coaching and driving engineering excellence via code reviews and automation.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including AWS, Azure, Linux, and network security principles.
• Proficiency with front-end technologies including JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, plus HTML5 and CSS3.
• Deep knowledge of RESTful API design, microservices, scalability strategies, and system design for large-scale systems.
• Hands-on experience with version control such as GitHub or SVN, plus familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of database systems such as MySQL or SQL Server, with SQL query optimization preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts across teams.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment while managing multiple priorities.

Technologies you will work with

• Java, Spring Boot, React.js, AWS Cloud, AWS Lambda, Microservices
• React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• RESTful API design, GitHub, SVN, CI/CD pipelines
• MySQL, SQL Server, SQL, Linux, Azure

Benefits and pay

• Health insurance
• $58.00 - $60.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 40.0 per week
• Work location: In person