Full Stack Engineer Lead

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at Job Function Technology Product & Platform Management Job Sub Function Software Engineering – Full Stack Job Category Scientific/Technology Location São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil Employment Type Full-time Job Description Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Lead Full Stack Engineer to be located in São José dos Campos or São Paulo. The role leads and manages a team of individual contributors and/or supervisors within the Software Engineering – Full Stack domain. Responsibilities include coding, overseeing performance management, defining project objectives, and aligning team efforts with organizational goals. The lead acts as the primary point of contact for the team, directing workflows and critical initiatives, and applies advanced engineering expertise to guide the development of industry-leading products and solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead design, development, and delivery of scalable full‑stack solutions using React, Next.js, Node.js, and both relational and NoSQL databases. Drive the implementation of high‑performance web applications coordinated with Content Management Systems, focusing on scalability, accessibility, and user experience. Champion engineering excellence by enforcing automated testing strategies, CI/CD practices, and DevOps automation. Guide the deployment of cloud‑native applications on AWS or Azure using containers (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes), serverless architectures, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices; lead incident triage and post‑mortem analysis when needed. Promote continuous improvement by identifying technical debt, improving system resiliency, and carrying out secure configuration and secret management policies. Lead squads of 6–12 engineers (internal + vendor): plan sprints, unblock delivery, perform code/design reviews, and coach on engineering practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, IT, or equivalent practical experience. 6+ years in software engineering; 2+ years leading engineers or acting as tech lead. Hands‑on full‑stack: React, Node.js/Python, REST/GraphQL, relational/NoSQL databases. Content Management System (e.g., Content Stack, Drupal, Payload CMS) proven experience. Cloud and DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (or ECS), CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub/Bitbucket), IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation). Practical experience building with LLMs/agents and integrating external APIs/tools. Strong system build skills and clear communication with technical and non‑technical partners. Proficient English for working with global teams. Preferred Skills Experience building LLM‑powered features using frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph. Proficiency in TypeScript, Prisma/ORM, and advanced Next.js capabilities (e.g., middleware, ISR). Familiarity with Kubernetes, ECS, and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic, Grafana). Background in enterprise environments with regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Johnson & Johnson MedTech by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr