Job Description
Backend Technical Lead - Java Microservices & Cloud Platform
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Backend Technical Lead to lead backend architecture, engineering standards, and delivery execution for enterprise-scale distributed applications.
The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Java ecosystem technologies, microservices architecture, cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, DevOps collaboration, and enterprise application engineering.
Role : Backend Technical Lead
Experience : As Lead
Primary Stack : Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kubernetes, AWS
Delivery Model : Agile
Key Responsibilities
- Lead backend engineering initiatives for enterprise-scale applications
- Define backend architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices
- Design and develop enterprise-grade backend services using Java 21 and Spring Boot 3.x
- Build scalable microservices-based applications
- Lead asynchronous and event-driven architecture implementation using Kafka
- Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipeline implementation
- Drive containerization and orchestration initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes
- Optimize application performance, database performance, and caching strategies
- Ensure implementation of secure coding practices using OAuth2, JWT, and Keycloak
- Implement monitoring and observability using ELK, Grafana, and Prometheus
- Mentor and guide backend developers and junior engineers
- Participate in architecture reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies
Technical Skills Required
- Strong expertise in Java 17/21
- Advanced Spring Boot 3.x knowledge
- Deep understanding of Microservices Architecture
- REST API design and governance
- Hibernate / JPA expertise
- Kubernetes and Docker
- AWS cloud platform
- Kafka / Event Streaming
- MySQL / Microsoft SQL Server
- Redis caching strategies
- CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Git / Bitbucket
- OAuth2 / JWT / Keycloak
- SonarQube
Preferred Skills
- Experience in ERP, higher education, or enterprise platforms
- Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Exposure to Service Mesh and API Gateway implementation
- Knowledge of CQRS/Event Sourcing patterns
- Exposure to analytics or data lake integrations
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ownership mindset with delivery accountability
- Ability to manage cross-functional collaboration
Security & Performance Expectations
- Ensure enterprise-grade secure coding standards
- Design scalable and high-performance backend services
- Implement resilience and failover mechanisms
- Optimize memory, concurrency, and transaction handling
- Follow OWASP and enterprise security guidelines
(ref:hirist.tech)
