Lead Java Engineer
About the Role
Kutia is seeking a Lead Java Engineer to join our team and work on a transformative project with a leading print and design company. You’ll be instrumental in modernizing critical back office systems that power their new e-commerce platform, helping scale operations from hundreds to thousands of orders.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the modernization of legacy Java systems supporting a high-volume e-commerce platform
- Build and enhance back office tooling including order management, customer service capabilities, and operational workflows
- Architect solutions using AWS serverless technologies, DynamoDB, and MySQL
- Collaborate with international stakeholders in an agile, cross-functional environment
- Mentor team members and drive technical decision-making
- Implement modern orchestration patterns using Temporal.io
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of Java development experience with strong expertise in enterprise applications
- Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
- Hands-on experience with AWS services, serverless architectures, and cloud-native patterns
- Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB preferred)
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex system integration challenges
- Excellent communication skills for working with international teams
- Experience with CI/CD practices and modern development workflows
- Magnolia CMS experience would be a valuable plus
Why Join Kutia?
- Work as part of a unified team with our international partners at Loomery
- Be part of a culture that values innovation, learning, and shipping great products
- Take ownership of meaningful technical challenges that directly impact business outcomes
- Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including AI tools and modern orchestration platforms
Our Values & Culture
At Kutia, we are driven by our core values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion for what we do, Teamwork & Team decision making, Commitment to our customers, Innovative & Dynamic Spirit, Empathy & Respect. Our mission is to provide the best digital solutions for our clients, while our vision is to lead the digital movement. We are committed to making a positive impact in our community and being a socially responsible company.
Available to start within 2 weeks. Remote position with international client collaboration.