Are you looking for a role that motivates and challenges you? Are you ready for an opportunity for growth? Do you want to work on teams where people roll up their sleeves to take on tough problems together, and regularly blow the doors off our clients with their outstanding teamwork? If you answered yes to those questions, 3Cloud might just be for you!
At 3Cloud, we hire people who aren’t afraid to experiment or fail. We hire people who are willing to give direct and candid feedback to their managers, leaders, and team members. We hire people who jump at those opportunities because they care about our collective growth and success. We hire people who challenge and hold each other accountable for living 3Cloud’s core values because they know that it will result in amazing experiences and solutions for our clients and each other.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Java Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications. This role combines deep technical expertise in Java development with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring teams, driving architectural decisions, and integrating AI-driven solutions within modern cloud environments.
Job Highlights
- Our technology focus is on Azure – you’ll have plenty of exciting opportunities to grow your skills in Microsoft and Azure in an environment committed to technical excellence and client experience in a very specific, defined space. Six months of experience on our team is worth years somewhere else.
- Microsoft Partnerships – Our great global relationship with Microsoft ensures that we have a pipeline of cutting-edge Azure work opportunities, and access to the teams that have built the platform. You won’t find this at other places.
- Competitive compensation package, salary, allowance, standard benefits including quarterly and annual performance-based cash bonus and other remuneration.
- Great working environment and company culture with flexible work location.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade Java applications
- Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions preferably on Azure Cloud
- Drive the integration of AI/ML capabilities (e.g., APIs, models, automation) into business applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team of developers
- Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development frameworks
- Oversee code reviews, performance optimization, and system troubleshooting
- Manage project timelines, delivery commitments, and resource planning
- Ensure CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-native development standards are followed
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, particularly in AI, cloud computing, and microservices architecture
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5- 7+ years of experience in Java development, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role
- Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot, Microservices architecture)
- Familiarity or hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure DevOps)
- Experience integrating AI/ML services (e.g., REST APIs, Azure AI, OpenAI, or similar platforms)
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and event-driven architecture
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Proven experience in leading development teams and delivering complex projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI frameworks or tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or cloud-based AI services)
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Exposure to data engineering or big data technologies
- Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect)
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities
- Continuous learning mindset, especially in AI and cloud innovation
Don’t meet every single requirement? At 3Cloud we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
At this time, we cannot sponsor applicants for work visas.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5-7+ years of experience in Java development
- At least 2-3 years in a leadership role
- Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot, Microservices architecture)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure
- Experience integrating AI/ML services
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed systems
3Cloud Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about 3Cloud and has not been reviewed or approved by 3Cloud.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is characterized as competitive for U.S. Azure consulting roles, with employer-posted role bands aligning to market levels for mid-to-senior positions. Recent commentary includes references to “competitive salary” and instances of “above market compensation.”
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Flexible Benefits — A remote-first setup with strong work-from-home flexibility is emphasized, including a home-office/Wi‑Fi stipend. Flexibility and work–life balance are consistently highlighted as standout aspects of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is provided through established carriers with HSA/FSA availability and an EAP, and income protection is employer-paid. Preventive care coverage and access to a broad network indicate a comprehensive health offering.
3Cloud Insights
What We Do
Hi, we’re 3Cloud. We help advise, architect, build, and optimize our client’s Azure cloud environment to transform their business. 3Cloud has been acknowledged as Microsoft’s 2024 Partner of the Year for Data & AI and we are positioned in the market for continued accelerated growth. Our team of industry experts work to build new solutions and solve our client’s most complex challenges. 3Cloud’s commitment to excellence and innovation allows team members to contribute to something bigger than themselves, creating an impact they can be proud of. We are always looking for new team members who love a challenge, are passionate about clients, and thrive on the pace of change in the cloud.
Why Work With Us
Three things make 3Cloud special: 1) we are laser-focused on Azure, loving the rapid pace that Microsoft drives on that platform; 2) we have a culture of deep technical excellence, and we challenge each other to innovate; and 3) we have a matchless connection with Microsoft’s field and engineering teams, giving our teams insights and cool projects.
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