Lead Java Backend Developer

Job Description

Location: Remote (may require occasional onsite in Dallas, TX or Chicago, IL)
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Experience Level: 10+ years
Visa: Open

🔹 Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Java Backend Developer to take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services. The ideal candidate is hands-on, able to lead development teams, perform code reviews, and architect robust backend solutions for cloud-based applications.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend development efforts, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Design and implement microservices using Java 8+ and Spring Boot
• Develop and maintain REST APIs for internal and external consumption
• Architect backend services and guide junior developers
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and ensure best practices
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases for high-performance applications
• Collaborate with DevOps for Docker/Kubernetes deployments
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing backend systems
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud-based solutions

🔹 Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in backend engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Java 8+
  • Spring Boot
  • Microservices architecture
  • REST API design and implementation
• Cloud experience with Azure or GCP
• Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven/Gradle
• Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes (preferred)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Leadership experience in reviewing code, architecting solutions, and mentoring developers

🔹 Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on technical leader with experience in cloud-native microservices
• Strong communicator and able to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Comfortable guiding and reviewing the work of other engineers
• Able to adapt to hybrid remote/on-site requirements if necessary