Lead Backend Developer - Microservices

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - To 2026-02-28
100% Travel

Skills

CI/CD
Spring Boot
microservices
Java
docker
Git
Restful API
Maven
PostgreSQL

Job Details

Aspire IT Solutions is in a need of -

Role: Lead Backend Developer - Microservices
Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite - Only Locals)
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java Spring Boot & Microservices.
  • Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and mentor junior developers.
  • Collaborate with frontend teams and architects to integrate RESTful APIs.
  • Optimize application performance and ensure high availability.
  • Implement caching strategies with Redis and manage relational data using PostgreSQL.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies-sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure secure and efficient API communication across services (OAuth2, JWT).
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.

Required Skills

  • Strong proficiency in Java 8+, Spring Boot, RESTful API development.
  • Experience with Microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL (design & query optimization).
  • Hands-on experience with Redis Cache for performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with Node.js for backend scripting or microservices.
  • Knowledge of API security protocols (OAuth2, JWT).
  • Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle.

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to NestJS/Express.js in Node.js environments.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (New Relic, Prometheus).
  • Knowledge of asynchronous messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

Mandatory Skills: Java Microservices, Spring Boot, Architecture Patterns & Styles, Design Patterns, Docker, Kubernetes, API Gateway, Istio, Git, Jenkins, Postman, Maven, Swagger, Integration Architecture, Selenium Test Automation, Administration & Access Management, Kafka.

Thanks & Regards

Bhargav Kalyandurg (Find me on LinkedIn)

Aspire IT Solutions Inc.

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