Backend Lead (Java, AWS & AI)

Quick Facts

• Backend Lead with Java, AWS Cloud, and AI/Generative AI expertise
• Hybrid: Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
• Full-time | $160K–$170K per year

Description

Backend Lead role leading backend development and scalable backend architecture using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices. You will implement AWS cloud services and integrate AI/ML and generative AI capabilities (including LLMs and AWS Bedrock) into enterprise applications. You will also modernize existing systems and provide technical leadership to delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices architecture
• Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable backend systems
• Build cloud-native backends using AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, ECS/EKS)
• Integrate AI/ML and generative AI capabilities into backend applications
• Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Analyze existing applications, perform reverse engineering, and drive modernization/migration
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and implement quality checks
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and coaching; manage tasks and unblock technical issues
• Drive architectural decisions for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate cross-functionally

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST APIs
• Solid AWS Cloud services and cloud architecture experience
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems
• Exposure to AI/ML, generative AI, LLM integration, and AI-powered applications
• Strong software architecture and system design skills
• Experience with application modernization and reverse engineering
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team management skills
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Benefits

• Salary: $160K–$170K per year
• Hybrid work model: Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
• Full-time position