Lead Full Stack Engineer Assist Mgr. or Mgr.

Job description

Description and Requirements The Manager, Lead Full Stack Software Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, delivery, and operation of enterprise-grade applications using Java and Microsoft Azure technologies. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with engineering team management responsibilities, driving delivery excellence while developing a high-performing engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, modern web technologies, and Azure cloud services.
• Define technical architecture and engineering standards for cloud-native and microservices-based solutions.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services including App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, and Azure SQL.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and delivery plans.
• Ensure software quality through architecture governance, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering best practices.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical issues and drive continuous improvements in performance, security, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers through coaching, performance management, career development, and regular feedback.
• Establish team objectives, manage resource allocation, and ensure successful delivery of multiple initiatives while balancing technical excellence and business priorities.
• Recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent while fostering an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative engineering culture.
• Drive technology modernization initiatives and influence strategic engineering decisions across the organization

Required Professional Experience and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of professional software development experience, including extensive hands-on full-stack application development. 3+ years of experience leading and managing software engineering teams. Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API development, and modern software architecture patterns. Experience developing web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React or Angular.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud-native application development. Experience designing and implementing microservices, distributed systems, and containerized applications using Docker and AKS. Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, including database architecture and performance optimization. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and modern software delivery methodologies.

Proven ability to lead technical initiatives while managing delivery schedules, priorities, risks, and stakeholder expectations. Experience in performance management, coaching, talent development, and building high-performing engineering teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Business-level English and Japanese communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Other Desirable

Experience and Skills

Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent. Experience leading cloud modernization, digital transformation, or large-scale platform modernization initiatives. Experience managing geographically distributed and multicultural engineering teams. Experience in financial services, insurance, or highly regulated industries. Experience driving engineering excellence initiatives, including DevSecOps, SRE, platform engineering, or AI-assisted software development practices.