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First Advantage · 2 months ago

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

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$150K/yr - $190K/yr
date10+ years exp

First Advantage is a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions. They are seeking a technically elite Lead Full Stack Engineer to drive architecture and engineering excellence across enterprise-grade Java/J2EE applications while providing leadership and mentoring to a team of engineers.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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

Qualification

Java/J2EEAzureDevSecOpsTechnical LeadershipJBossSpring BootCI/CD toolsMicroservices architectureAPI designContainerizationApplication securityMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
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)

Preferred

Certifications in Azure Architecture or Security
Experience with identity platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta)
Familiarity with container orchestration and service mesh technologies
Background in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government)

Company

First Advantage

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First Advantage is a provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.fadv.com

H1B Sponsorship

First Advantage has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (2)
2022 (8)
2021 (2)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2021-06-22IPO
2019-11-25Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Gamsey
Retired Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

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First Advantage’s ratings affirmed by Moody’s, outlook now stable
2025-11-25
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First Advantage reports Q3 adjusted EPS 30c, consensus 28c
2025-11-08
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Earnings Flash (FA) First Advantage Corporation Reports Q3 Revenue $409.2M, vs. FactSet Est of $403.6M
2025-11-07
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