Lead Backend Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 10+ Month(s)

Skills

Java
Microservices
Kafka
DevOps
Docker
Azure DevOps
Kubernetes
containerization
REST APIs
AWS
Mysql
Data Modeling
GraphQL
relational database design
EC2
system design
automation
Spring Boot
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Cloud Architecture
Technical Leadership
CI/CD Pipelines
Performance Optimization
Event-Driven Architecture
S3
API Security
Cloud Deployment
Distributed Systems
Observability Tools
Message Queues
Scalable Systems
Spring Framework
Backend Architecture
High-performance Applications
SQL Optimization
Mentorship
Lead Backend Engineer
Monolithic to Microservices Migration
Lambda (optional keyword boosters)
Hibernate / ORM
Asynchronous Processing
Team Management (onshore/offshore)
Engineering Best Practices
Code Quality Standards
Architecture Decision-Making
SDLC / Agile Development
Terraform / IaC
Testing & Quality Assurance

Job Details

Solution IT Inc. is looking for a Lead Backend Engineer for one of its clients Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Job Title: Lead Backend Engineer

Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Lead Backend Engineer who is eager to take ownership, drive innovation, and establish best practices for our backend systems. In this role, you will not only lead the technical direction but also introduce new standards, processes, and guidelines to elevate the engineering team. You will work closely with product managers and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable, high-quality backend solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Technical Vision & Leadership: Design smart, scalable, and maintainable backend architectures, setting new engineering standards and best practices.
  • Team Leadership: Take charge of a team of backend engineers (onshore/offshore), ensuring efficient execution, mentorship, and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Process & Code Excellence: Define and enforce coding guidelines, best practices, and automation to improve code quality and maintainability.
  • Hands-on Development: Actively contribute to backend development using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Microservices Transformation: Lead the transition from monolithic to modern microservices architecture.
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Collaborate with cloud architects to deploy and optimize applications on AWS.
  • Database Management: Utilize strong MySQL skills to design and manage efficient database structures and queries.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the product team and other stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner.

Key Skills:

  • Minimum 10+ years in backend development 2+ years of experience leading a development team
  • Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
  • Deep understanding of microservices architecture and best practices.
  • Proficiency in MySQL and relational database design
  • Experience with AWS cloud services Familiarity with Hibernate (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization
  • Experience with Azure DevOps Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines Exposure to event-driven architecture and Kafka

Work Site: Charlotte, NC(Hybrid)

Duration: 10+ Months

Expected Start Date: Immediate

Number of Positions

01

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About Solution IT

Solution IT is a national IT consulting company specializing in: Technology Staffing and Oracle E-Business Solutions based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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