Job Description
This Lead developer must be a strategic and critical thinker; having higher degree of problem solving skills and communication. They need to be go getters and have the ability to make thoughtful decisions with very little hand holding. They will be fully engaged with Product and Business and cross functional teams to formalize the delivery of a business capability. They will have 2 developers reporting up to them as well.
This Lead Developer will be working at a global hotel chain on multiple projects that need ongoing development. This team supports 3 areas within the dev space: Group Sales, Luxury Travel program, and Corporation discount.
This will be about 70% back end development, and 30% front end. The current framework is Java Springboot (backend) across all the portfolios. The frontend is mix of Angular and React, and some of the rewrites (frontend) is happening using next.js. Expert level on Angular and React is a must, and Next.Js is more of a bonus.
Responsibilities will include:
• Lead cross-functional full stack development projects at scale
• Architect, design, and implement microservices, APIs, and integrations using modern frameworks
• Guide dependency upgrades and security fixes (SAST scanning, Spring Boot/Node.js upgrades)
• Design and optimize relational and non-relational databases using complex SQL and JSON structures
• Drive backend engineering using Spring Boot, Java, JPA, Kafka messaging, and caching strategies
• Build scalable frontend interfaces using React, Angular, or Next.js with collaboration from design teams
• Ensure observability, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Docker, Gradle, and Maven
• Utilize Jira and Confluence to manage and document agile workflows and technical decisions
• Prototype and deliver proof-of-concepts for new ideas and system improvements
• Mentor junior engineers, lead technical discussions, and promote best coding practices
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues efficiently
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Required Skills & Experience
• 8–10 years of experience leading large-scale cross-functional full stack projects
- Experience working with product teams to finalize business requirements for grooming sessions <- IMPORTANT
• 5–8 years of hands-on application architecture and microservices experience
• 5–8 years of expertise with databases (relational, key-value, JSON) and writing complex SQL queries
• Proven experience leading major framework upgrades (e.g., Spring Boot, Node.js) and applying security remediations
• Strong backend expertise in:
o Spring Boot, Java, JPA, Kafka messaging, caching, and logging
• Architectural fluency in:
o Microservices, RESTful APIs, Schedulers, SSO, data streaming, Swagger, observability tools
• CI/CD and deployment knowledge with:
o GitLab, Docker, Gradle, Maven
• 2+ years of frontend experience using:
o React, Angular, or Next.js
• Collaboration with design and product teams using:
o Jira, Confluence
• Critical thinker with a passion for continuous improvement
• Skilled at prototyping and building proof-of-concepts
• Strong debugging skills and ability to tackle complex technical challenges
• Creative problem solver who considers multiple solutions
• Proactive and future-oriented—always thinking ahead
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; a true team player
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Next.Js
- Docker
- Hospitality Experience (working with integrations)
- Azure
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.