Jackie Koelsch

Java AWS Tech Lead Terms: Long term contract Target Pay Rate: $80/hr C2C  Location: Malvern, PA Work schedule details: Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite Details: We are seeking a hands-on Technical Lead with deep expertise in Java-based backend development, Spring Boot frameworks, AWS cloud services, and front-end development using Angular. The ideal candidate will not only possess strong technical skills but also demonstrate proven experience in leading and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams, driving project delivery, and ensuring adherence to coding best practices and architectural standards. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Design and develop scalable, enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
• Drive the implementation of robust exception handling, structured logging, and proactive performance optimization strategies.
• Architect and implement secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions using AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3, EBS, etc.).
• Guide the team in implementing effective monitoring and logging solutions using AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and other observability tools.
• Promote best practices for code quality, security, and maintainability through peer reviews and team workshops.
• Troubleshoot and lead resolution of performance bottlenecks in production environments.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and UX teams to deliver value-driven software solutions.

Required Skills:

• Java (8 or above) – Strong understanding of collections, concurrency, and memory management.
• Spring Boot – Expertise in building REST APIs, exception handling frameworks, and application configuration.
• Team Leadership – At least 2–4 years of experience leading engineering teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Logging & Monitoring – Hands-on experience with SLF4J, Logback, and AWS native observability tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail).
• Performance Troubleshooting – Proficient in diagnosing and resolving application performance issues at code, database, and infrastructure levels.
• AWS – Strong knowledge of EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3, EFS, and IAM.
• Angular (v8+) – Solid experience building responsive, modern front-end applications.
• DevOps & CI/CD – Experience with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certification (Developer Associate / Solutions Architect).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence) and practices (Scrum, Kanban).
• Exposure to unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD).

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Ability to break down complex problems, propose solutions, and drive consensus across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about continuous improvement and mentorship.