Lead Java Backend Developer- Full Time Role

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

java
lead
microservices

Job Details

Job Title- Lead Java Backend Developer

Job Type - Full Time

Location - Irving, TX

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of complex backend systems using Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
  • Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable microservices and APIs.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to backend engineers.
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and promote best practices.
  • Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver high-quality features on time.
  • Guide technical decision-making, including technology selection and architecture design.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues.
  • Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with standards.
  • Participate in the hiring process and help build a strong engineering team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of professional backend development experience with strong expertise in Java (Java 8+).
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Data, Microservices (Must have)
  • Deep understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
  • Experience with microservices architecture, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
  • Proficient in using CI/CD tools, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
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