Lead Application Developer - Full Stack Java Angular Spring Boot SQL Server

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Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Full Stack Lead Developer with deep expertise across front-end (Angular), backend (Java Spring Boot), and database (SQL Server) technologies. This role requires strong hands-on development skills combined with technical leadership, system design ownership, and cross-team collaboration.

The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end application development, design scalable cloud-native solutions, and mentor teams while working on mission-critical enterprise platforms. This position leads junior team members with project related activities and tasks. He/She guides and influences department and project teams. This position facilitates collaboration with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack & Architecture

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of end-to-end full-stack solutions using Angular, Java Spring Boot, and SQL Server.
• Own application architecture including microservices, APIs, UI frameworks, data models, and integrations.
• Participate in system design, modernization, and cloud migration initiatives.
  
  

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud.
• Build secure, high-performance RESTful APIs following enterprise standards.
• Develop batch processing and high-volume data pipelines.
• Implement asynchronous processing using ActiveMQ and/or Kafka.
• Ensure reliability through performance tuning, resiliency, and fault-tolerant design.
  
  

• Lead front-end development using Angular (latest versions), TypeScript, RxJS.
• Build reusable, modular UI components with strong focus on performance, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Integrate front-end applications with backend APIs and manage async workflows.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI teams to translate designs into high-quality user experiences.
  
  

• Lead SQL Server database design and development, including schemas, tables, views, stored procedures, and functions.
• Perform query optimization, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and performance tuning.
• Support ETL workflows using SSIS and ensure data integrity and scalability.
• Implement best practices for security, backup/restore, disaster recovery, and high availability.
  
  

• Act as technical lead, guiding developers across front-end, backend, and database layers.
• Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure high-quality releases.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments.
• Work closely with product owners, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Should be flexible in working hours, extend till US EST Noon hours.
  
  

• Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Spring Cloud
• Microservices architecture, REST APIs, distributed systems
• Messaging: ActiveMQ (required), Kafka/RabbitMQ (preferred)
  
  

• Angular (latest versions), TypeScript, RxJS
• HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, responsive design
• State management (NgRx, Akita, or similar)
  
  

• SQL Server 2016/2019/2022
• Advanced T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, performance tuning
• SSIS for ETL and data integration
  
  

• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
• Docker & Kubernetes (EKS / AKS / GKE)
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Git, Maven/Gradle
  
  

• GraphQL, gRPC, streaming APIs
• Monitoring tools: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Dynatrace
• Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
• Micro-frontends or Module Federation
• AEM or CMS integrations
• NoSQL databases (MongoDB, CosmosDB)
  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 12+ years of overall development experience
• Strong full-stack hands-on background with proven technical leadership
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-based applications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills