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Lead Full Stack Engineer, Java/J2EE (Director level, US Remote)
Lead Full Stack Engineer, Java/J2EE (Director level, US Remote)First Advantage • Remote, GA, US
Lead Full Stack Engineer, Java / J2EE (Director level, US Remote)

Lead Full Stack Engineer, Java / J2EE (Director level, US Remote)

First Advantage • Remote, GA, US
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Job Title :

  • Lead Full Stack Engineer, Java / J2EE (Director level) Location : United States remote (preferably EST or CST) Job Type : Full-Time At First Advantage (Nasdaq : FA), people are at the heart of everything we do.
  • From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members.
  • Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products.
  • Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
  • Say hello to a rewarding career, and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.   We’re looking for a technically elite Lead Full Stack Engineer to step into a Director-level role, driving architecture and engineering excellence across enterprise-grade Java / J2EE applications.
  • This role blends hands-on development with strategic leadership, focusing on secure, scalable systems deployed on Azure and powered by JBoss middleware.

What You'll Do :

  • Technical Leadership Architect and lead development of full stack enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Spring, and related technologies.
  • Oversee middleware integration and optimization using JBoss and other Java EE containers.
  • Define and enforce secure coding practices, identity management, and application-level security protocols.
  • Lead cloud-native transformation and deployment strategies on Microsoft Azure.
  • Evaluate and implement DevSecOps practices across CI / CD pipelines.
  • Management & Mentorship Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Security, and Infrastructure.
  • Drive hiring, onboarding, and performance management for engineering staff.
  • Hands-On Engineering Write and review high-quality code across backend (Java / J2EE) and frontend (React, Angular, or similar).
  • Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of distributed systems.
  • Manage API design, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker / Kubernetes).
  • Implement and maintain robust security controls including OAuth2, SAML, and role-based access.

    • What You May Need to be Successful :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (required) 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with deep expertise in Java / J2EE stack 3+ years in a technical leadership or director-level role Strong experience with JBoss, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful services Proven track record of deploying secure applications on Azure cloud Solid understanding of application security, encryption, and compliance standards Experience with CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) Certifications in Azure Architecture or Security, preferred Experience with identity platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta). preferred Familiarity with container orchestration and service mesh technologies, preferred Background in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government), preferred Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move   First Advantage is going through a technology transformation!
  • We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
  • What Are You Waiting For?

    • Apply Today!

  • You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you!

    • If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

  • The salary range for this position is approximately $150,000-190,000 base annually.

    • This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.   United States Equal Opportunity Employment :

  • First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices.
  • We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer.
  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.
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