Senior Java Backend Engineer (Lead) - Remote- 25010628

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and optimize backend systems that power our core applications. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver with expertise in Java, distributed systems, APIs, databases, and cloud-native technologies. You will play a key role in building scalable, high-performance, and secure services while mentoring junior engineers and influencing technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot), WebSphere
• Architecture & Design: Contribute to system architecture, microservices design, and integration patterns that support scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• API Development: Build and optimize RESTful services
• Database & Storage: Model, query, and optimize relational (PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Cloud & DevOps: Deploy, monitor, and scale applications on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) using CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab, GIT) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• AI-Augmented Engineering: Leverage AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, and Augment AI to accelerate coding, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting
• Performance & Reliability: Drive performance improvements, troubleshoot production issues, and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and QA to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Mentorship: Guide junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and best practices.
• Security & Compliance: Implement secure coding practices, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of backend engineering experience with a focus on Java.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful services, microservices architecture.
• 2+ years experience with Monolith application development (Websphere preferably)
• Solid knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP, or Azure).
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka or RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills, debugging abilities, and a track record of delivering high-quality software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of caching technologies (Couchbase, Redis, Memcached).
• Exposure to App dynamics, Splunk, Datadog
• Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, encryption, LDAP).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Prior involvement in high-availability, low-latency distributed systems.

Must have

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience with a focus on Java.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful services, microservices architecture.
• 2+ years experience with Monolith application development (Websphere preferably)

Senior Java Backend Engineer (Lead)