Lead / Principal Java Engineer

Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Lead / Principal Java Engineer to design and build next-generation distributed systems across backend services, edge computing, and AI/ML platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an engineer who can take complex systems from 0 to 1, make architectural decisions, and write production-quality code. The ideal candidate thrives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment and enjoys working across multiple technical domains. Key Responsibilities Design and build end-to-end distributed systems spanning edge detection, ingestion APIs, processing, storage, and downstream services. Develop highly scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Design and implement APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and data processing pipelines. Architect and develop solutions using AWS and edge/CDN computing technologies. Build solutions for data normalization, feature pipelines, and ML model serving/integration. Design third-party integrations including identity, authentication, token validation, and secure data exchange. Make technical decisions around storage, reliability, observability, security, and governance. Work closely with data science, product, and engineering teams to move AI/ML capabilities from experimentation into production. Lead technical design discussions and communicate architecture decisions across teams. Take ownership of greenfield initiatives from concept through implementation and production. Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and LLM-based coding assistants to improve engineering productivity. Mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership through hands-on development and design.