Lead Java Engineer – Remote (US or South America Based)

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February 21, 2026
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Job Description

Company: Liquibase
Location: Remote (US or South America)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Liquibase, a leader in Database DevOps, is looking for a Lead Java Engineer to enhance its enterprise database change management products. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, improve software delivery processes, and contribute to CI/CD automation in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and build solutions for enterprise Java products.
  • Collaborate in technical design reviews and peer programming with junior and senior engineers.
  • Estimate story sizes and participate in Agile sprint planning.
  • Develop unit, integration, and Cucumber tests following TDD principles.
  • Conduct code reviews and contribute to infrastructure/process enhancements.
  • Present completed software during sprint demos.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of Java development experience.
  • Proven leadership experience, with ability to independently design and implement solutions.
  • Deep understanding of Core Java and object-oriented design principles.
  • Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.
  • Proficiency in JDBC-level database interactions.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools.
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
  • Must reside in the United States or South America.

Technical Stack

  • Java 21+
  • Maven
  • JUnit, Spock, Mockito, Cucumber
  • Docker
  • AWS and Azure
  • Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • JIRA, Confluence

Perks & Benefits

  • Remote-first culture with optional company-wide gatherings.
  • Home office allowance.
  • Meaningful equity participation.
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits (region dependent).
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) matching (region dependent).
  • Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing company.
  • Collaborative, open-source culture with freedom, transparency, and meritocracy.