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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$130K - $179K *

Help us engineer and support hybrid and Azure-based platforms that are critical for operations. You will lead infrastructure solutions, ensuring secure and reliable cloud environments while driving mo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage strategic AI learning initiatives to enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging technology and optimizing internal training...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the enterprise architecture strategy to craft cutting-edge cloud solutions. You'll collaborate across technical domains, driving modernization initiatives and ensuring alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering tailored solutions. Leverage your sales expertise and strong relationships to drive results and enhance client satisfaction in a collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Develop robust security strategies for a multi-tenant platform by integrating security practices into product lifecycles, enhancing application and cloud security, and driving incident response for se...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$241K - $300K *

Transform the Electric Utility sector by delivering innovative solutions, leading projects, and collaborating with top talent in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and teamwork while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $142K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative data solutions, mentoring other engineers, and enhancing data integrity, while ensuring compliance with best practices and performance optimizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $130K *

Lead the analysis and implementation of complex enterprise applications, bridging gaps between departments and IT. Manage projects, optimize processes, and ensure solutions meet organizational needs w...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $160K *

Join a dynamic post-sales team as you design and implement integration solutions that enhance enterprise manufacturing operations, working closely with client technical teams to drive success through...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $117K *

Drive Agile delivery excellence by facilitating Scrum practices and coaching cross-functional teams in a regulated environment, ensuring high-quality healthcare software solutions that enhance patient...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of C++ applications for innovative satellite terminals, focusing on software design, coding, testing, and integration within agile teams to ensure high-quality commercial deploym...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$224K - $431K *

Transform cloud computing by leading a diverse software engineering team. Leverage your expertise to innovate within NVIDIA’s cutting-edge GPU cloud and Kubernetes environment, driving impactful solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Drive an advanced offensive security program by executing engagement strategies that assess risks across applications, networks, and cloud environments, while mentoring teams and enhancing security to...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $184K *

Drive the adoption of Workday Extend applications by providing expert guidance, coaching, and innovative solutions to enhance customer business value and ensure efficient implementation across HR, fin...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $125K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, delivering impactful features and enhancing systems across projects. Collaborate, design, and optimize applications with a focus on performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $270K *

Champion engineering excellence by developing methodologies and tools for scalable, high-quality product development. Partner with teams to drive digital transformation and improve engineering product...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$176K - $206K *

Transform enterprise technology governance and security programs, ensuring compliance and risk management while leading teams and enhancing automation in a rapidly evolving environment. Play a pivotal...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $213K *

Join a team that's focused on executing strategic partnerships, driving revenue growth through strong collaboration across departments, and managing a portfolio of high-impact relationships to optimiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $211K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key technical leader, bridging engineering and enterprise architecture to eliminate adoption friction and enhance cloud-native infrastructure and AI platform deploymen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $211K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading critical platform modernizations and AI deployments, while bridging engineering and C-suite leadership to drive adoption of cloud-native technologies at sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $246K *

Drive the future of autonomous vehicle testing by architecting robust evaluation pipelines and leading cross-functional teams to integrate innovative methodologies that enhance simulation trustworthin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Champion automation and scalability by designing cloud infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing site reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance, security, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion innovative and scalable Trading & Custody systems by leading cross-functional projects and collaborating closely with product and compliance teams, while inspiring the engineering team with a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $186K *

Accelerate progress at our Kubernetes team, shaping a secure, efficient container platform for health applications while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance service delivery and cloud migratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Elevate AI development by owning our media generation benchmarking pipeline. Engage with top model providers and ensure reliable evaluations of image and video outputs while managing detailed human pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.