Lead Backend Java Engineer

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Contract - W2

Skills

Mandatory Requirements Experience (15+ Years) Makes h

Job Details


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.


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.




Requirements

Technical Skills:

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 (a plus)

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years in backend development

1+ years of experience leading a development team

Proven ability to design and implement scalable, high-performance systems

Soft Skills:

Strong ownership mindset with a passion for driving change and setting standards

Exceptional communication skills?able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to simplify complex concepts for the product team and business stakeholders

Hunger for learning, innovation, and improving team efficiency

Bonus Points:

Experience with Azure DevOps

Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Exposure to event-driven architecture and Kafka




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