top of page
Search Jobs
So sorry, this position is no longer available.
Please go ahead and submit your application. We may have other positions that would be the perfect fit for you.
Alternatively, you may want to apply to one of the following related jobs:
IT Software Engineer 5 - Technical Lead (114401-1)
Posted: 09/30/2026
Job Number: 2415
Pay Rate: 104
Work Location: Onsite
: IT
Job Description
Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for an IT Software Engineer 5 – Technical Lead. This is a 12-month, full-time remote position, with candidates required to be local to the Chicago area due to travel/onsite needs when requested. Compensation is $104/hr W-2 plus full benefits include vision, dental, health insurance, 401(k), and holiday pay.
Job Summary
This senior technical leadership role will provide technical direction and delivery ownership for a team of software engineers developing and operating scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS. The position will drive architecture and engineering decisions across Java/Spring Boot microservices, OpenSearch, AWS infrastructure, CI/CD, and observability. The engineer will partner closely with product, architecture, and platform teams to build secure, resilient, high-performing solutions while mentoring engineers and improving development practices.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why This Role?
This position offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of business-critical cloud applications while influencing architecture, engineering standards, and modernization initiatives. The role combines hands-on cloud/software expertise with technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration, providing significant impact across complex enterprise technology initiatives.
Job Summary
This senior technical leadership role will provide technical direction and delivery ownership for a team of software engineers developing and operating scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS. The position will drive architecture and engineering decisions across Java/Spring Boot microservices, OpenSearch, AWS infrastructure, CI/CD, and observability. The engineer will partner closely with product, architecture, and platform teams to build secure, resilient, high-performing solutions while mentoring engineers and improving development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead software engineers in delivering business-critical cloud-native applications and establish technical and architectural standards.
- Drive AWS cloud adoption, modernization initiatives, and architecture decisions across Java/Spring Boot microservices and distributed systems.
- Ensure solutions meet scalability, performance, security, reliability, and operational requirements.
- Promote DevOps, CI/CD, automation, observability, and AI-assisted software development practices.
- Mentor engineers and collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, platform teams, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in a technical lead role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST APIs.
- Strong AWS experience, including ECS/Fargate, IAM, ALB, RDS, CloudWatch, and Secrets Manager.
- Experience with OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub, distributed systems, cloud architecture, observability, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, event-driven architecture, API integration, performance optimization, and AI-assisted development tools.
- Strong technical leadership, communication, stakeholder management, mentoring/coaching, problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making, collaboration, and cross-functional influencing skills.
- Must currently be local to the Chicago area, even though the position can initially be performed 100% remotely, because onsite/travel needs may arise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the latest versions of Java.
- Extensive experience designing and operating complex, scalable AWS cloud-native applications.
- Demonstrated experience establishing architecture standards and mentoring software engineering teams.
- Experience introducing or promoting AI-assisted development practices within engineering teams.
Why This Role?
This position offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of business-critical cloud applications while influencing architecture, engineering standards, and modernization initiatives. The role combines hands-on cloud/software expertise with technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration, providing significant impact across complex enterprise technology initiatives.
Share This Job:
Related Jobs:
Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.About Chicago, IL
Unlock your potential in the bustling job market around Chicago, Illinois! Dive into a world of endless possibilities and growth opportunities in the Windy City and its vibrant suburbs. From iconic landmarks like the Willis Tower and Navy Pier to the world-class cuisine of deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs, this area is rich in culture and charm. Immerse yourself in the thriving arts scene at the Art Institute of Chicago or enjoy a night out at the renowned Second City comedy club. With top-notch theaters, professional sports teams like the Cubs and the Bears, and lush green spaces like Millennium Park, Chicago offers an unbeatable lifestyle for career-driven individuals. Explore our job listings today and discover why Chicago is the perfect place to kickstart your career journey!
bottom of page