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Java Lead Jobs in North Carolina (NOW HIRING)

Java Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$49.75 - $64.50/hr

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Lead Java Developer to join their team. The role involves developing and deploying applications at scale, utilizing technologies such as Java, Spring, and ...

Lead Java Full Stack Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$51.25 - $66.25/hr

Lead Java Full Stack developer Location : Charlotte, North Carolina Fulltime A Tech Lead in this space is responsible for architecting and delivering high-performance, cloud-native applications while ...

W2 - Java Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$49.75 - $64.50/hr

Need Java Developers for Charlotte, NC (3 Days on-site) 1 Java developer 2. Java FS (React) Developer 3. Lead Java Developer with Python (2 roles) 4. Java BPM Engineer - Java, BPM (must have skillset ...

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How much do java lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for java lead in North Carolina is $58.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.32 and $65.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Java lead?

Java Leads are experienced software professionals responsible for leading teams in the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications. They oversee the technical aspects of projects, guide junior developers, ensure coding standards are met, and coordinate with other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Java Leads also play a key role in architectural decisions and help resolve complex technical challenges within a project.

How does a Java lead balance hands-on coding responsibilities with team leadership and project management tasks?

As a Java Lead, you will often split your time between writing code and overseeing the technical direction of your team. While you remain actively involved in architecting solutions, conducting code reviews, and solving complex technical problems, you also coordinate project deliverables, mentor junior developers, and facilitate communication between stakeholders. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong time management skills and the ability to delegate tasks effectively, ensuring project progress while supporting team growth and maintaining code quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Java lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Java Lead, you need advanced proficiency in Java programming, strong understanding of software architecture, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with frameworks like Spring, build tools such as Maven or Gradle, and experience with version control systems like Git are typically required, along with relevant certifications like Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills for mentoring teams and managing projects. These skills ensure the successful delivery of robust, scalable applications and foster high-performing development teams.

Are Java Lead jobs still in demand?

Java Lead jobs remain in demand due to the continued use of Java in enterprise applications, backend systems, and Android development. Employers seek professionals with strong leadership, expertise in Java frameworks like Spring, and experience with cloud environments, ensuring ongoing opportunities for qualified candidates.

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Infographic showing various Java Lead job openings in North Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,768 per year, or $58.5 per hour.

Architectural Team Lead Developer (Java, Quarkus, NodeJS) - Greensboro, NC

Kaiser Permanente

Greensboro, NC • On-site

Other

Posted 22 days ago


Kaiser Permanente rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

This position is based in Greensboro, North Carolina - relocation is not included. This is a flexible/hybrid position and will require time in an office. This position will provide architectural, developer and coding support across three teams. This position will span Java, Quarkus, Spring boot AKS services, NodeJS services with Apigee, Github Actions, Devops as well as UI (AEM, Angular, React).  Being in the lead position the individual will be responsible for code reviews and the health of the applications. Leading the team as a mentor and having a go-giver attitude is critical skillset.  At times, the lead developer will be required to code, (plan, build, triage, QA, etc) to ensure delivery timelines.  Deep technical knowledge in this position is required and the ability to learn quickly new technologies is critical.

 
Job Summary:

This senior level employee is primarily responsible for translating business requirements and functional specifications into software solutions, for contributing to and leveraging the technical direction for the development of integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions, and for serving as a technical expert for project teams while providing consultation to help ensure new and existing software solutions are developed.


Essential Responsibilities:
  • Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks, as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; evaluating recommendations made; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.
  • Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; influencing team members within assigned unit; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
  • As part of the IT Engineering job family, this position is responsible for leveraging DEVOPS, and both Waterfall and Agile practices, to design, develop, and deliver resilient, secure, multi-channel, high-volume, high-transaction, on/off-premise, cloud-based solutions.
  • Provides insight into recommendations for technical solutions that meet design and functional needs.
  • Translates business requirements and functional specifications into physical program designs, code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions by partnering with Business Analysts and other team members to understand business needs and functional specifications.
  • Ensures appropriate translation of business requirements and functional specifications into physical program designs, code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions by partnering with Business Analysts and other team members to understand business needs and functional specifications.
  • Serves as an expert for innovative technical solutions that meet design and functional needs.
  • Facilitates and serves as a technical expert for project teams throughout the release schedule of business and enterprise software solutions.
  • Builds and maintains trusting relationships with internal customers, third party vendors, and senior management to ensure the alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse project stakeholders.
  • Recommends complex technical solutions that meet design and functional needs.
  • Collaborates with architects and/or software consultants to ensure functional specifications are converted into flexible, scalable, and maintainable solution designs.
  • Provides expertise and guidance to team members for systems incident responses for complex issues.
  • Provides implementation and post-implementation triage and support of business software solutions by programming and/or configuring enhancements to new or packaged-based systems and applications.
  • Reviews and validates technical specifications and documentation.
  • Identifies specific interfaces, methods, parameters, procedures, and functions to support technical solutions while incorporating architectural designs.
  • Supports component integration testing (CIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) for application initiatives by providing triage, attending test team meetings, keeping the QC up-to-date, performing fixes and unit testing, providing insight to testing teams in order to ensure the appropriate depth of test coverage, and supporting the development of proper documentation.
  • Leads systems incident support and troubleshooting for complex and non-complex issues.
  • Identifies specific interfaces, methods, parameters, procedures, and functions, as required, to support technical solutions serving as an escalation point for complex or unresolved issues related to requirements translation.
  • Develops and validates complex testing scenarios to identify application errors and ensure software solutions meet functional specifications.
  • Participates in all software development lifecycle phases by applying comprehensive understanding of company methodology, policies, standards, and internal and external controls.
  • Develops, configures, or modifies basic to moderately complex integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments by designing and coding component-based applications using programming languages.
  • Provides consultation to help ensure new and existing software solutions are developed with insight into industry best practices, strategies, and architectures.
  • Builds partnerships with IT teams and vendors to ensure written code adheres to company architectural standards, design patterns, and technical specifications.
  • Leads the development, validation, and execution of testing scenarios to identify application errors and ensure software solutions meet functional specifications.
  • Leads, mentors, and trains other technical resources to develop software applications.

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Minimum five (5) years experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (e.g., SDLC).

  • Minimum two (2) years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field and Minimum eight (8) years experience in software development or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.



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