Java Tech Lead with AI exp (Github Copilot / Claude Code) - Only W2

Role: Lead Software Engineer (Java)

Remote (US)

Job Type: W2 Contract

Duration: 12 months

Primary Skills: Java, Spring boot, Microservices, AI (GitHub Copilot / Claude Code)

Lead Level Experience Is a Must

_Senior / Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (AI-Assisted)

_Technical Must-Haves (Non-Negotiables)

• Core Stack: Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot within enterprise-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• End-to-End Delivery: Must be highly proficient with the entire lifecycle independently: Clone -> Build -> Debug -> Modify -> Test -> CI/CD Integration.
• DevOps & Tooling: Hands-on ability to configure, troubleshoot, and fix CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions or similar) and build tools (Gradle/Maven).
• Advanced Debugging: Proven ability to resolve build failures, dependency conflicts, and complex runtime issues.

_The AI Differentiator (Crucial Sourcing Filter)

_We Need Candidates Who Have

• Experience with structured prompt writing and multi-step AI workflows.
• Experience using tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar to accelerate debugging, generate tests, and iterate on code.
• The critical thinking skills to evaluate AI-generated outputs, spot architectural gaps or hallucinations, and refine the output to production-quality levels.
• An understanding of when AI can accelerate development versus when manual engineering is strictly required.

_Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Points)

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• Experience with Kotlin or Go (Golang).
• Experience with agent-based AI orchestration tools (e.g., LangGraph, Claude Code).
• Familiarity with advanced developer workflow environments (e.g., tmux, Warp, advanced scripting).