Lead Software Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc.

Lead Software Engineer designing secure Java microservices and REST APIs for a Fortune 100 company in Chicago. Driving architecture, cloud deployment, testing, and end-to-end software ownership.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing enterprise-scale REST APIs and microservices using Java 21+, Spring Boot, and AWS. Proficient in API management, automated testing, and leading software delivery processes while ensuring best practices in security and scalability.

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Java 21+ DevelopmentSpring Boot RESTful API DevelopmentAPI Management with ApigeeAWS Cloud Services DeploymentCI/CD Pipeline Configuration

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Hard Skills

REST API DesignMicroservices ArchitectureOAuth 2.0JWTAutomated Testing with JUnitEvent-Driven ArchitectureMessage Streaming SolutionsRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesAgile Framework

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingCollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Apigee API GatewayAWSAzure DevOpsJenkinsGoCDGitHub Copilot

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentEnterprise-Scale SolutionsTechnical DocumentationSoftware Lifecycle ManagementAgile Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJenkinsJUnitMicroservicesMockitoNoSQLSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale REST APIs and microservices using Java 21+, Spring Boot, Apigee API Gateway, and AWS cloud services
Architect API-first solutions and define service contracts, payload schemas, and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
Decompose business requirements into technical designs, user stories, and implementation tasks
Guide engineers in secure service-to-service integrations using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and entitlement-based authorization models
Serve as technical lead for complex initiatives, architecture decisions, design reviews, and code reviews
Collaborate with product owners, UI development teams, architects, and partner teams
Establish engineering best practices for reliability, scalability, observability, security, and maintainability
Drive automated, performance, and load testing and production readiness reviews
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues
Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and engineering standards
Own software delivery from design through deployment, monitoring, support, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge of software development tools and activities
Ability to produce software products or systems according to product requirements
Knowledge of software product design
Ability to convert market requirements into software product design
Knowledge of decision-making processes and associated tools and techniques
Ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions
Extensive experience with Java 17+ and Spring Boot RESTful API development
Experience with API management and gateway platforms such as Apigee
Proficiency deploying and maintaining software in public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience owning the end-to-end software lifecycle
Experience writing automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito
Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures and message streaming solutions
Understanding of relational, NoSQL, search, caching, and vector databases
Experience configuring and deploying software through CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GoCD
Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor
Experience working within an Agile framework, ideally Scrum

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model
Full benefits
PTO / Paid time off
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid Holidays