Lead Software Developer - Java & Kotlin

We are seeking a Lead Software Developer to manage a team of developers while contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality applications. This role requires proficiency with Java and experience with Kotlin. In addition to technical expertise, the lead is responsible for managing team workloads, mentoring developers, and collaborating with other development leads to ensure the delivery of scalable, reliable, and innovative solutions across multiple projects and products.

Who are we?

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.

Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $60 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

We are focused on performance, not presence. While this role is based around East Coast working hours, what matters is not that you are sitting in front of your computer from 9am to 5pm, but rather that you build highly effective and efficient software within agreed timelines. In practice, this might mean working extra hours some days to hit that while having other days that allow for more free time and recovery. Our goal is for Buyers Edge Platform to be a place where people are able to work in a way that is the most efficient and effective for them. This will enable us all to enjoy the solutions we build and the team we are on.

We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Your impact:

• Directly manage a team of remote developers.
• Assign, prioritize, and reallocate developer workloads across multiple projects as organizational needs shift.
• Coordinate closely with other development leads and product owners to ensure alignment and effective integration of team members into product teams.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations for team members.
• Serve as a point of escalation for technical and project-related challenges as needed.
• Collaborate with other team leads to enhance existing applications and architect new custom solutions that align with business objectives.
• Balance hands-on coding responsibilities with workload management and team leadership.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable code following best practices in design, testing, and documentation.
• Oversee code reviews to ensure consistency, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with other team leads and stakeholders to define technical requirements, project timelines, and deliverables.
• Contribute to code releases, including rollout, testing, and validation as needed.
• Translate complex stakeholder needs into functional technical solutions, ensuring scalability, long-term maintainability, and user satisfaction.
• Assign and support developers to projects, ensuring smooth integration and knowledge transfer.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively adjust priorities to ensure delivery.
• Help research, evaluate, and recommend technologies to improve team efficiency and solution scalability.
• Other related duties as assigned.

About you:

• BA/BS in computer science, other related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years of experience developing in an object-oriented language
• Previous experience managing developers or leading a technical team.
• Experience working in a cross-team development environment strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Java and working experience with Kotlin.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React preferred) is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Expertise with relational databases (MySQL/Aurora preferred). Experience with Redshift and JPA is a plus.
• Ability to work across multiple, diverse projects and provide technical leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of Git.
• Advanced troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, balance workloads across multiple projects, and drive successful outcomes.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing other engineers.
• Salesforce development or APEX experience is a strong plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Familiarity with project management and documentation tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience with UNIX/Linux environments is a plus.

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for!

What's in this for you:

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
• Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.