Backend Lead - Java

<p><p><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/></p><p>- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.<br/><br/></p><p>- Architect and implement microservices-based solutions to support dynamic product requirements.<br/><br/></p><p>- Guide and mentor a team of backend developers, ensuring best coding practices, design patterns, and system performance.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, QA, and product managers.<br/><br/></p><p>- Own the end-to-end backend lifecycle : requirement gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.<br/><br/></p><p>- Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.<br/><br/></p><p>- Manage CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (ECS, EKS, etc.).<br/><br/></p><p>- Ensure compliance with security standards and data protection practices.<br/><br/></p><p>- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly and Skills and Experience : </b></p><p><br/></p>- 7+ years of backend development experience, with 3+ years in a leadership or senior role.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong proficiency in Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.<br/><br/></p><p>- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and related patterns.<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficient with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.).<br/><br/></p><p>- Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).<br/><br/></p><p>- Knowledge of security best practices in backend and cloud environments.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiar with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Confluence).<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)