Technology Lead, Software Engineering
Location: Independence, Kentucky
Country: United States
Category: Software Development
Workplace Location: Remote
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: October 14, 2026
Job ID: 652871
Job Description
Software Engineering Manager (Java/React/AWS)
Must be hands-on coding daily with Java & React (JavaScript/TypeScript)
Location: 100% Remote - Client based in EST
Salary: $135,000 - $160,000 + 15% Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent W2 position (Multiple openings)
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. This is a permanent direct hire position (W2) with our client.
We are seeking a hands-on (Java/React) Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers while remaining actively involved in solution design and development. This role is ideal for a technical leader with strong full-stack Java/React expertise, cloud experience, and a passion for emerging AI technologies.
What You'll Do
* Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 3-5 software engineers (Multiple positions available)
* Drive delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications and APIs / daily coding
* Lead Product Operating Model (POM) discovery, partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver innovative solutions
* Modernize legacy applications using AWS and modern architecture patterns
* Utilize AI and automation tools to improve engineering productivity
* Guide Agile delivery, technical roadmaps, and software quality initiatives
What We're Looking For
* 5+ years of hands-on Full Stack Development with Java and JavaScript/TypeScript. 5+ years Java development experience. Strong experience with Spring Boot. Strong experience with React (JavaScript / TypeScript) - Must be hands-on coding on a daily basis in current / most recent positions
* 2+ years in Technical Leadership or Management experience (while remaining a hands-on developer) - Will lead and grow a team of 3-5 team members
* Experience building and integrating APIs. AWS and cloud-native development experience. Must have experience modernizing legacy systems, migrating platforms to cloud
* Experience leading POM Discovery, gathering requirements with stakeholders, defining product features and priorities
* Strong understanding of CI/CD, software architecture, and modern engineering practices
* Experience with MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Professional experience integrating AI technologies / toolkits
Preferred Experience
* Generative AI technologies, LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, or vector databases
* OpenAI, LangChain, Hugging Face, or Amazon Bedrock
Why Join Us
* Fully remote work environment
* Competitive compensation and annual bonus
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering team
* Exposure to AI-driven innovation and modern cloud technologies
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. This is a permanent direct hire position (W2) with our client.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
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