Java Backend Lead Developer (Remote)

Quick Facts

• Role: Java Backend Lead Developer

• Work model: Remote (United States)

Description

As a Java Backend Lead Developer, you will design and deliver scalable, cloud-based applications and analytics solutions using modern Java technologies, and translate business requirements into reliable solutions.

You will provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle while promoting engineering quality, cloud-native practices, and successful production delivery.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the design and development of scalable backend applications and analytics solutions using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.

• Partner with technical program managers, technology leads, and business stakeholders to evaluate requirements, recommend solutions, and guide technical conversations.

• Develop high-quality application features according to coding standards, including unit testing and project-defined code coverage requirements.

• Provide technical guidance to developers and support preparation of functional specifications, technical specifications, service documentation, and solution designs.

• Oversee application testing, deployment, and production readiness, including implementation of monitoring and observability solutions.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• 9+ years of software development experience with advanced expertise in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.

• Strong experience designing and developing scalable backend applications, preferably in high-volume or large-scale environments.

• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or another enterprise messaging or queueing technology.

• Experience developing and deploying applications on a major cloud platform.

• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, Kubernetes, and modern application deployment practices.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, guide developers, and collaborate effectively in an Agile Scrum environment.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.

• Experience designing or deploying analytics solutions and models on Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.

• Knowledge of cloud-native monitoring, application observability, and production support practices.

• Experience documenting service specifications, solution designs, and technical architecture for complex applications.

• Proven success supporting production deployments for large-scale or high-volume applications.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan