Posted Sep 15, 2026

[Remote] IT Software Engineer 5 (Lead Java/AWS Engineer)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is hiring an IT Software Engineer 5 to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud-native applications on AWS. The role focuses on technical leadership, Java and Spring Boot microservices, cloud modernization, DevOps, distributed systems, and collaboration with product and architecture stakeholders. Responsibilities • Lead and mentor software engineers in delivering business-critical applications • Drive architecture decisions, cloud modernization, and engineering best practices • Ensure scalability, security, performance, and reliability of solutions • Champion DevOps, automation, CI/CD, and operational excellence • Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and stakeholders to achieve business goals Skills • Java (latest versions), Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs • AWS: ECS/Fargate, IAM, ALB, RDS, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager • OpenSearch/Elasticsearch • Docker, CI/CD, GitHub • Distributed Systems & Cloud Architecture • Observability, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • SQL/NoSQL Databases • Event-Driven Architecture & API Integrations • Performance Optimization • AI-Assisted Development Tools • Bachelor's Degree (Required) • 15+ years of software engineering experience • 5+ years in a technical leadership role • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, mentoring, and problem-solving skills • Candidates located in or near Chicago, IL • Availability for occasional travel as needed • Stable work history with strong tenure Benefits • 100% Remote (EST/CST Preferred) Company Overview • Dice offers a marketplace that enables direct connections between recruiters and technologists. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.uk.dice.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Dice has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.