Lead Java Engineer Position Available In Cobb, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Lead Java Engineer position in Atlanta, GA offers a chance to join a consulting team working on impactful projects for a national enterprise brand. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of development experience and enjoy both coding and leading small teams. Tech stack includes Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, TDD, and unit testing. The role involves a mix of coding and leadership responsibilities, with opportunities for growth and mentorship. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with remote flexibility and high visibility. Apply now for a chance to make a real impact in a trusted consulting firm.
Job Description
Lead Java Engineer
Application Development
Atlanta
, GA
We’re looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join a tight-knit, agile consulting team supporting a national enterprise brand on high-impact initiatives. This is a dual-role opportunity for someone who thrives in the code and enjoys leading small, focused teams.
You’ll drive both delivery and technical direction while working in a cutting-edge cloud-native environment.
Tech Stack
Java (Spring Boot preferred)
AWS Cloud Infrastructure
Microservices Architecture
Kubernetes or other containerization tools
CI/CD pipelines
TDD & unit testing
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of software development experience
1-2+ years in a formal lead developer role
Strong interpersonal skills – able to build trust across product & engineering teams
Hands-on coding & mentoring experience
Comfortable in Agile/Scrum settings
Backgrounds in startups or enterprise environments welcome
Responsibilities
First 30-90
Days:
70-90% coding, embedded in the team
Ongoing:
Split your time between development and leadership (~50/50)
Lead a team of 1-3 developers (with growth potential)
Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders on delivery
Influence architecture, tooling, and engineering best practices
Milestones
30
Days:
Actively contributing to the codebase
90
Days:
Leading developers and delivering first project milestone
1
Year:
Running a growing team, delivering, mentoring, and setting technical direction
Why This Role?
High-visibility project with a top-tier client
Remote flexibility (ATL-based is a plus)
Stable long-term opportunity through a trusted consulting firm
Influence real outcomes as both a coder and a leader
Interested or know someone great?
We’re reviewing talent on a rolling basis — reach out to start a conversation.
This is a confidential, evergreen opportunity for top-tier engineering leads.
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