Application Developer Team Lead

Technical Lead – Full Stack Development

Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite in Charlotte, NC.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Technical Lead – Full Stack Development with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Java/Node-based back-end development, React.js, and modern cloud-native architectures on Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, driving architectural decisions, mentoring developers, and ensuring high-quality code delivery across full-stack solutions.

Role is based out of our Charlotte office on a hybrid segmentation.

Role Objectives

Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable full-stack applications using React.js (frontend) and Java/Spring Boot/TypeScript/Node.js (backend).

Own the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and microservices architectures, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.

Serve as a hands-on leader and technical mentor, guiding developers in best practices for object-oriented programming, design patterns, and code quality.

Champion the use of Azure cloud services, including:

API Management (APIM)

Event Hub

Azure Functions

App Services

PostgreSQL

Oversee the use of SQL and NoSQL databases for data modeling, storage, and access.

Help define and implement robust CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.

Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, DevOps engineers, and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligned with business goals.

Drive Agile practices, lead sprint planning and retrospectives, and ensure timely delivery of features and releases.

Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure technical documentation is maintained.

Qualifications and Skills

10+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development, including:

Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot), TypeScript (Node.js), and React.js

Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3

Deep understanding of object-oriented design, architectural patterns, and software engineering best practices

Proven experience designing and implementing microservices and RESTful APIs

Advanced proficiency with Azure cloud services and architecture

Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and DevOps culture

Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cosmos DB) databases

Track record of technical leadership, including team mentoring, solution reviews, and cross-team collaboration

Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Certifications in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, or Agile practices are a plus

Experience leading distributed teams and working in global delivery environments

Familiarity with domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, and API-first development