Java Backend Tech Lead

Quick Facts

• Role: Java Backend Tech Lead

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA / Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

• Experience: 12+ years

Description

Lead enterprise Java backend development and guide technical teams as a Tech Lead. Build scalable microservices and distributed backend services, including RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures with Kafka. Drive engineering standards through code reviews, mentoring, and collaboration with architects and product stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and distributed backend services

• Architect and implement microservices and event-driven/asynchronous messaging solutions

• Apply system design, design patterns, and distributed systems principles for scalability and performance

• Conduct code reviews, mentor developers, and resolve complex technical issues

• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and business stakeholders to define technical solutions and delivery approaches

Requirements

• 12+ years of overall software development experience with strong hands-on Java backend expertise

• Proven experience leading technical teams or serving as a Tech Lead on enterprise applications

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, object-oriented programming, and multithreading

• Extensive experience with RESTful APIs and distributed backend services

• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture

• Solid system design knowledge including distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

• Hands-on knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience mentoring and conducting code reviews; ability to resolve complex technical issues

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.