[Remote] Lead, Software Developer (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to clients. The Lead, Software Developer will own the stability, performance, and reliability of the lifecycle asset management platform while providing technical direction and mentorship to a team of developers. Responsibilities • Mentor a team of developers (prioritization, quality gates, code reviews, pairing, mentoring) and drive predictable delivery • Remain hands-on in the codebase, designing, implementing, and reviewing features and fixes using Java, Spring Boot, Blaze (rules engine), and established RESTful/GraphQL integration patterns • Enforce coding standards, testing strategies, secure coding practices, and documentation expectations; ensure changes are observable, reversible, and well-documented • Own CI/CD pipelines (build/test/deploy), environment promotion, and safe rollback across UAT and Production • Manage Azure platform: AKS (Kubernetes), Redis, PostgreSQL, App Gateway • Plan and execute patching and upgrades for frameworks, base images, and dependencies; address end-of-life components on schedule • Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM) to define, version, and audit environment changes • Coordinate with Azure Data Factory for data movements/orchestration that support application workflows and reporting • Implement logs & metrics for troubleshooting and platform health analysis • Implement accurate performance/stability dashboards (Graphana, etc) and alerts tied to SLOs/SLAs • Lead incident response and RCA, then convert findings into prevention/mitigation tasks with measurable outcomes • Drive performance tuning (application, database, network paths) and capacity planning to maintain a consistent user experience • Build and maintain robust RESTful/GraphQL APIs, as well as service integrations, ensuring backward compatibility and proper deprecation practices • Ensure reliable, secure application ↔ PostgreSQL connectivity (TLS, pooling, timeouts, retry/backoff) in partnership with platform/DB teams • Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codeium, Cursor) to accelerate coding, testing, refactoring, and to generate/update runbooks and technical documentation • Apply responsible AI practices (review outputs, licensing awareness, security scanning) • Provide clear, timely status on risks, releases, incidents, and stabilization progress to leadership and partner teams • Translate technical issues into business impact, timelines, and mitigation options Skills • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent experience • A minimum of 7 years of professional software engineering with recent, hands-on back-end development • A minimum of 1 year of experience in technical mentoring and delivery (mentoring, code reviews, delivery management) • Azure expertise (required): AKS/Kubernetes deployments, networking/ingress, secrets/certificates, service connectivity • Experience with Azure implementation, tuning, and configuring Azure alerting and monitoring • Strong Java engineering background with production experience in Spring Boot • Experience with Blaze (business rules engine) in enterprise applications • Proven design/implementation of RESTful APIs and GraphQL patterns (schema design, resolvers, caching, pagination) • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM (one or more required) • Azure Data Factory: building/operating data pipelines, triggers, monitoring, and troubleshooting • Experience implementing and supporting Azure PostgreSQL • Experience implementing and supporting Azure Redis • Solid CI/CD with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions (or similar); environment promotion and rollback strategies • Demonstrated experience with patching/lifecycle management and addressing end-of-life components • Observability tooling proficiency (Application Insights/Prometheus/Grafana or equivalent) • Excellent written/verbal communication and documentation discipline • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery speed, testing depth, and documentation quality • History of stabilizing mission-critical applications and reducing operational risk through automation • Reviewing and understanding Azure cost analysis • Analyze and identify ways to reduce unnecessary Azure costs while maintaining application performance and stability Benefits • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match • 529 College Savings Plan • Health Savings Account • Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability • Competitive Compensation • Training and development programs • Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages • Collaborative and cool culture • Work-life balance and generous paid time off Company Overview • Trace3 is a technology consultancy that provides IT strategies, business transformation solutions, and services for the clients. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Trace3 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 9 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job