Java Backend Lead

Experience: 4–9 Years As a Java Backend Lead, you will be responsible for designing scalable backend architecture, guiding a team of engineers, and ensuring high performance across distributed systems. Ideal for someone with leadership experience and deep expertise in Java-based enterprise applications.

Job Responsibilities-

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
• Work closely with architects, product managers, and QA to deliver high-quality features
• Own technical delivery across sprints, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Guide and mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and provide hands-on technical leadership
• Design and build RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services
• Collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD pipeline integration and cloud deployments (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Maintain clean documentation and participate in sprint planning and estimation
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• AI & GenAI Focus – Harnessing AI and Generative AI to deliver smarter solutions.
• Scalable Tech Stack – Building future-ready systems for performance and resilience.
• Proven Enterprise Experience – Deploying solutions across industries and geographies.

Required Skills

• Strong programming experience in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA
• Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of Microservices architecture, distributed systems, design principles and design patterns
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Knowledge of security standards (OAuth2, JWT) and application hardening
• Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) an.d NoSQL databases (MongoDB/Redis)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins/GitLab CI
• Strong debugging, optimization, and performance tuning skills
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Exposure to frontend frameworks like JavaScript / React (good to have)
• Certifications in Java or Cloud technologies are a plus. (Preferred )

Qualifications Bachelor’s/ Master’s in CS/IT or equivalent practical experience.