What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Technical Lead position at Mission AS?
Job Description
Location: Remote only, for candidates based in the US or Canada. This is for an independent contractor.
About Our Client
A leading provider of home repair, maintenance, and improvement solutions, serving millions of customers nationwide. Specializing in appliance repair, HVAC services, and home warranties, the company ensures reliable and efficient home care. With decades of expertise, it continues to innovate and streamline home care through technology and customer-focused solutions.
About The Role
We seek a Technical Lead to drive innovation and technical excellence in our home services technology team. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of engineers, architect scalable distributed systems, and oversee the entire software development lifecycle to ensure reliability, efficiency, and performance.
You will define and communicate a transparent technical vision, identify opportunities for automation, and act as a player/coach, offering hands-on support while amplifying team capabilities. A strong background in Generative AI and emerging technologies, especially experience building AI-driven solutions and automation tools, is highly valued.
Collaboration is key—you will work closely with product, design, data, and business teams to align technical initiatives with strategic objectives.
Technical Skills & Requirements
Company Description
Mission is a global network that brings software and product talent together to learn, share, and work on curated teams with vetted talent. Our marketplace enables clients to connect with the world’s best talent to build mission-critical software products.
Mission is a global network that brings software and product talent together to learn, share, and work on curated teams with vetted talent. Our marketplace enables clients to connect with the world’s best talent to build mission-critical software products.
Location: Remote only, for candidates based in the US or Canada. This is for an independent contractor.
About Our Client
A leading provider of home repair, maintenance, and improvement solutions, serving millions of customers nationwide. Specializing in appliance repair, HVAC services, and home warranties, the company ensures reliable and efficient home care. With decades of expertise, it continues to innovate and streamline home care through technology and customer-focused solutions.
About The Role
We seek a Technical Lead to drive innovation and technical excellence in our home services technology team. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of engineers, architect scalable distributed systems, and oversee the entire software development lifecycle to ensure reliability, efficiency, and performance.
You will define and communicate a transparent technical vision, identify opportunities for automation, and act as a player/coach, offering hands-on support while amplifying team capabilities. A strong background in Generative AI and emerging technologies, especially experience building AI-driven solutions and automation tools, is highly valued.
Collaboration is key—you will work closely with product, design, data, and business teams to align technical initiatives with strategic objectives.
Technical Skills & Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience as a software engineer, 3 years as a Tech Lead
- Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS with experience building and deploying scalable applications.
- Strong technical acumen, capable of collaborating with senior engineers on complex architecture and design decisions.
- 8-hour workday overlaps with CST or EST time zones to ensure smooth collaboration.
Company Description
Mission is a global network that brings software and product talent together to learn, share, and work on curated teams with vetted talent. Our marketplace enables clients to connect with the world’s best talent to build mission-critical software products.
Mission is a global network that brings software and product talent together to learn, share, and work on curated teams with vetted talent. Our marketplace enables clients to connect with the world’s best talent to build mission-critical software products.