Lead Java Software Engineer Jobs

Welcome to the Lead Java Software Engineer jobs category on Ladders. This is your hub for finding lucrative, high-paying job opportunities in leading organizations. We are dedicated to finding and providing the best career options that pay over $100,000.

Job Outlook and Opportunities

The position of a Lead Java Software Engineer is highly sought-after. Lead Java Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and managing Java-based applications, and leading a team of software engineers.

Skills and Qualifications

Lead Java Software Engineers typically require a strong understanding of Java, as well as experience in software development, project management, and leadership skills.

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$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading complex IT projects! Leverage your extensive experience to drive cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business strategies while navigating challenges in a fas...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape and deliver complex IT projects by employing Agile methodologies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies to drive innovation and organizational change...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform product vision into actionable technical specifications while fostering collaboration across teams. Drive strategic solutions and integrations on a scalable platform, ensuring clarity and op...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $185K *

Drive the architecture and implementation of scalable backend systems, enhancing core services and AI capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability f...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that drives innovation in enterprise applications, leading the development of robust Java/J2EE solutions for a critical Air Force modernization project, enhancing system performance and se...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions, managing technical teams and transforming business requirements into impactful technical architectures while driving innovation in c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the evolution of backend systems for a leading cloud platform, enhancing API design and technical integrity while navigating a mature PHP architecture. Collaborate with engineering peers to opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform the observability landscape by enhancing monitoring, telemetry, and incident management for the TRAIT application, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency across teams...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead the transformation of risk management with automated solutions that enhance visibility, streamline processes, and empower strategic decision-making in a cutting-edge, cloud-native environment...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Drive scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD for healthcare applications. Collaborate closely with security and compliance teams while automating reliable deployments and addressing complex productio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $300K *

Shape the future of blockchain by optimizing consensus mechanisms to enhance efficiency and reliability in the Solana network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, performant syst...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion software quality assurance across public sector IT projects by developing strategies, executing tests, and enhancing processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate system reliability as a Windows QA Engineer, focusing on quality assurance for Windows applications, endpoint management, and IT support. Collaborate on test plans and enhance the performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Manage complex technical escalations for VMstore products, providing expert resolution and preventing issues in high-pressure environments, while advocating for customer needs to engineering and ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $188K *

Engineer and build scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure, leveraging modern engineering practices and DevSecOps principles to enhance application performance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $180K *

Accelerate software solutions on the Data Infrastructure team through ownership of projects, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and tackling complex technical challenges while ensuring qual...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Grow your impact by architecting and developing scalable backend systems. Lead technical teams to innovate in distributed services, ensuring high performance and reliability within a collaborative, en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Innovate and lead the development of scalable platform solutions, driving engineering excellence through full software lifecycle ownership and collaborative problem-solving across diverse teams and te...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Deliver innovative backend solutions as a technical leader, driving architecture and engineering excellence. Collaborate on enterprise-scale platforms, optimizing performance and scalability while men...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $290K *

Join us to lead our infrastructure platform team, enabling rapid feature deployment and establishing SRE practices for operational excellence, driving engineering quality and team development in a col...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $184K *

Innovate and lead a team of developers in creating robust software solutions for mission-critical applications. Drive agile methodologies, ensuring operational stability while modernizing systems and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Advance backend solutions by building and scaling a robust Laravel platform for a fast-paced gaming startup, enhancing services that impact millions of users...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Innovate at the systems level by optimizing FUSE-based storage technologies, enhancing Linux file systems, and improving performance for critical infrastructure applications in AI and HPC environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that engineers cutting-edge security operations tools and strategies. You will optimize security functions across diverse environments, enhancing efficiency and threat neutralization throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $251K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of autonomous vehicle evaluation, driving system-level integration, developing groundbreaking metrics, and leading cross-functional teams to optimize performance a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Lead Java Software Engineer do?question toggle

    A Lead Java Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and managing Java-based applications, as well as leading a team of software engineers.

  • What qualifications do I need to become a Lead Java Software Engineer?question toggle

    Lead Java Software Engineers typically require a strong understanding of Java, prior experience in software development, and leadership skills.

  • What professional opportunities are available for Lead Java Software Engineers?question toggle

    Lead Java Software Engineers can work in a variety of industries, including software companies, financial institutions, and tech consulting firms. They can also advance to roles like Director of Software Engineering and CTO.