The Planet Group

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Software Engineering Manager (Java/React/AWS) Must be hands-on coding daily with Java & React (JavaScript/TypeScript) Location: 100% Remote - Client based in EST Salary: $135,000 - $160,000 + 15% Bonus Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent W2 position (Multiple openings) Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. This is a permanent direct hire position (W2) with our client. We are seeking a hands-on (Java/React) Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers while remaining actively involved in solution design and development. This role is ideal for a technical leader with strong full-stack Java/React expertise, cloud experience, and a passion for emerging AI technologies. What You'll Do • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 3-5 software engineers (Multiple positions available) • Drive delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications and APIs / daily coding • Lead Product Operating Model (POM) discovery, partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver innovative solutions • Modernize legacy applications using AWS and modern architecture patterns • Utilize AI and automation tools to improve engineering productivity • Guide Agile delivery, technical roadmaps, and software quality initiatives What We're Looking For • 5+ years of hands-on Full Stack Development with Java and JavaScript/TypeScript. 5+ years Java development experience. Strong experience with Spring Boot. Strong experience with React (JavaScript / TypeScript) - Must be hands-on coding on a daily basis in current / most recent positions • 2+ years in Technical Leadership or Management experience (while remaining a hands-on developer) - Will lead and grow a team of 3-5 team members • Experience building and integrating APIs. AWS and cloud-native development experience. Must have experience modernizing legacy systems, migrating platforms to cloud • Experience leading POM Discovery, gathering requirements with stakeholders, defining product features and priorities • Strong understanding of CI/CD, software architecture, and modern engineering practices • Experience with MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Professional experience integrating AI technologies / toolkits Preferred Experience • Generative AI technologies, LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, or vector databases • OpenAI, LangChain, Hugging Face, or Amazon Bedrock Why Join Us • Fully remote work environment • Competitive compensation and annual bonus • Comprehensive benefits package • Opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering team • Exposure to AI-driven innovation and modern cloud technologies Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. This is a permanent direct hire position (W2) with our client. #TECH