Lead Backend Developer (Chicago)
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Summary
A hands-on lead role building enterprise-grade applications in Chicago (100% onsite): designing Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs, contributing React front-end work, reviewing code, troubleshooting production issues, mentoring developers, and supporting CI/CD in an Agile team.
Job Title: Lead Backend Developer
Experience: 6+ Years
Location: Chicago, IL (100% onsite, 5 days a week)
Visa: Green Card, GC, EAD, US Citizen,
Budget: Open for now
Employment Type: FTE
Duration: Long term
Job description
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade applications using Java and React technologies.
- Act as a technical anchor for the development team, providing guidance on architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and best practices.
- Remain hands-on in coding and contribute significantly to the development of critical application components.
- Design and develop scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
- Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Participate in architecture discussions and recommend technical solutions aligned with business requirements.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to quality, security, and performance standards.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA teams, and DevOps engineers throughout the SDLC.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis and resolution.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers and support their technical growth.
- Drive Agile development practices and participate in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
- Support CI/CD implementation and deployment activities.