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Backend Engineering Lead

Summary

Lead backend engineering for scalable microservices using Java Spring Boot and cloud-native tools, mentoring engineers and driving architectural decisions.

Lead designs and builds scalable backend systems and enterprise microservices using Java Spring Boot and modern cloud native architectures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop enterprise microservices using Spring Boot.
  • Participate in architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Integrate APIs, data sources, and cloud native platforms.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
  • Optimize performance, reliability, and security.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions.
  • Ensure digital solutions comply with security, performance, and accessibility requirements.
  • Mentor and develop squad members and build a high performing backend services community.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
  • Strong experience in Java/Spring Boot framework.
  • Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
  • Experience working in Agile environments with cross functional teams.
  • Strong experience in modern architectural design and related technical disciplines.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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