Java Backend Lead/ Architect

3 Months ago • 8 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Java Backend Lead/Architect will lead backend development using modern Java and Spring Boot, designing scalable, high-performance microservices following DDD and SOLID principles. This role involves optimizing concurrent and multi-threaded applications, ensuring clean code practices, and implementing robust API design with OpenAPI and REST. Responsibilities include working with Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native deployments. The Lead will also be responsible for implementing observability, monitoring, and logging solutions, managing RDBMS, NoSQL, caching, and messaging systems, and mentoring developers.

Must have:

Lead backend development with Java and Spring Boot.
Architect scalable, high-performance microservices.
Optimize concurrent and multi-threaded applications.
Ensure best practices in clean code and API design.
Work with Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.

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java

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spring-boot

nosql

docker

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Job Details

Role: Java Backend Lead/ Architect Experience: 8 + Years Location: Bangalore Mode of Work: Hybrid Skills and Requirements; Key Responsibilities:

Lead backend development with modern Java and Spring Boot.
Architect scalable, high-performance microservices using DDD and SOLID principles.
Optimize concurrent and multi-threaded applications for high-traffic systems.
Ensure best practices in clean code, API design (OpenAPI, REST), and security (OAuth2, OIDC).
Work with Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native deployments.
Implement observability, monitoring (OpenTelemetry, Micrometer), and logging solutions.
Manage RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MSSQL), NoSQL, caching, and messaging systems (AMQP, MQTT).
Mentor developers and drive architectural excellence.

Requirements:

Strong hands-on experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, and JPA.
Expertise in multi-threading, distributed systems, event-driven architecture (CQRS, Pub/Sub).
Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps tools (GitLab, Terraform, Helm).
Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and API-first development.
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and collaboration skills.