**_This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in the office 2-3 days a week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location._** **Summary:** We are seeking a highly skilled and self-sufficient Lead Full Stack Developer with deep expertise in Java and strong leadership-level experience in Angular development. This role is central to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Annuities and Insurance applications. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary developer responsible for designing and implementing new features independently, enhancing existing functionality, and supporting components within the Java ecosystem. This position requires a proactive, independent learner who can take ownership of complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality solutions with minimal oversight. The candidate will work across the full software development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of enterprise-grade solutions. **Responsibilities:** + Serve as the lead developer for the Annuities and Insurance Applications, driving feature enhancements and new development initiatives. + Design, develop, and implement scalable and maintainable full stack solutions using Java (Spring, Spring Boot) and Angular. + Work independently to analyze complex system requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions. + Support and enhance existing document management functionality within the Java space. + Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other developers to ensure alignment with business goals and technical standards. + Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and team members. + Participate in code reviews, system testing, and validation procedures. + Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, modular design, and secure coding standards. + Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and maintainability. + Participate in production support rotations and respond to escalated issues as needed. **Skills:** + 10+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Java 8+), Spring, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, and Microservices. + 5+ years of experience leading Angular development efforts in a full stack capacity. + Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design, and design patterns. + Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, integration frameworks, and distributed caching strategies. + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. + Exposure to streaming technologies such as Kafka is a plus. + Experience in financial services or enterprise-scale applications is preferred. + Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. **Preferred Attributes:** + Self-starter with a passion for learning and solving complex problems. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.