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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$90K - $120K *

Drive a quality-first culture by developing automated test frameworks and leveraging AI technologies. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance testing efficiency, mentor peers, and champion innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead QA efforts for a cloud-hosted government application, ensuring reliability and performance. You’ll validate AWS infrastructure, conduct accessibility tests, and improve use...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$249K - $269K *

Innovate the design and delivery of cutting-edge SaaS solutions powered by data, ML, and AI. Own key technical areas driving high-quality product features through collaboration, backend development, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate by designing and building high-impact full-stack tools quickly to empower teams. You'll drive solutions from concept to deployment, collaborating in agile engineering pods while embracing AI...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative software solutions, where you'll own features, influence architectural designs, and contribute actively to our product and culture in a dynamic startup environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by designing and building critical systems for an automation platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability of complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of backend observability systems by designing, building, and maintaining robust APIs and full-stack features. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions while leadi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive architectural design of scalable cloud systems, mentor engineers, and lead AI feature implementation. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges while ensuring high-quality service de...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable enterprise features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and drive user satisfaction through clean, efficient coding and innovati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our production systems for reliability and performance. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, driving automation initiatives and maintaining mission-critical services to...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead the design and development of enterprise financial applications, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance while mentoring junior team members and collaborating clo...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to the automation of security evaluation processes by developing robust data management solutions. Your expertise will enhance data reliability and support continuous project monitoring, en...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $158K *

Lead end-to-end test automation initiatives for a critical SAP platform, driving quality assurance and compliance through collaboration with cross-functional teams, while ensuring system functionality...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$187K - $220K *

Engineer innovative multi-agent orchestration systems to automate complex tasks at scale. Contribute to a foundational platform empowering teams with essential tools for development, ensuring reliabil...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $162K *

Transform data solutions by building scalable systems and collaborating across teams to drive business intelligence and operational excellence, ensuring impactful contributions to the company’s data-d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $237K *

Empower a collaborative team to enhance Temporal's core server. Drive solutions across diverse areas like task processing, scheduling, and performance while contributing to a high-quality, reliable di...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's building resilient infrastructure for a global medical AI platform. Apply your SRE expertise to enhance performance, reduce toil, and refine incident response, making a meaningful i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Architect and deliver high-quality software solutions while mentoring your team. Collaborate on coding best practices, drive reliable application design, and enhance service visibility to meet and exc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Drive innovative software solutions by developing migration services and enhancing file processing products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency and high standards in a dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing platform architecture, optimizing systems, and enhancing tools. As a Senior Engineer, you'll lead projects that empower scalability and reliability while mentoring p...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Engineer, leading the evolution of scalable systems and driving impactful projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform reliability and optimize...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $193K *

The Sr Software Engineer at Alkami will enhance the process of onboarding new clients by integrating with their core provider APIs and improving third-party integrations. The role involves writing cle...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $145K *

Drive the development and maintenance of robust data infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency for the Data team, while enhancing tooling and supporting continuous deliv...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Grow with us to redefine the future of family heritage by developing robust backend systems that efficiently manage millions of requests, ensuring seamless user experiences through collaboration and i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.