Java Backend Developer / Lead

Job Title: Java Backend Developer / Lead

Location : Sunnyvale, CA / Bentonville, AR

Full Time

Job Description

Java Backend Developer / Lead

Springboot, Micro services, Kafka (hands on) and Azure (Good to have but any cloud will work)

8-10 Experience

Lead experience --- Good to have---but need hands on

About the role:

As a Java Backend Lead Developer, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, cloud-based applications and analytics solutions using modern Java technologies. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with technical program managers, technology leads, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable solutions.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle while promoting engineering quality, cloud-native practices, and successful production delivery.

In this role, you will:

Lead the design and development of scalable backend applications and analytics solutions using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.

Partner with technical program managers, technology leads, and business stakeholders to evaluate requirements, recommend solutions, and guide technical conversations.

Develop high-quality application features in accordance with established coding standards, including unit testing and project-defined code coverage requirements.

Provide technical guidance to developers and support the preparation of functional specifications, technical specifications, service documentation, and solution designs.

Oversee application testing, deployment, and production readiness, including the implementation of appropriate monitoring and observability solutions.

What you need to have to be considered:

9+ years of software development experience, with advanced expertise in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.

Strong experience designing and developing scalable backend applications, preferably in high-volume or large-scale environments.

Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or another enterprise messaging or queueing technology.

Experience developing and deploying applications on a major cloud platform.

Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, Kubernetes, and modern application deployment practices.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, guide developers, and collaborate effectively in an Agile Scrum environment.

These will help you stand out:

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.

Experience designing or deploying analytics solutions and models on Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.

Knowledge of cloud-native monitoring, application observability, and production support practices.

Experience documenting service specifications, solution designs, and technical architecture for complex applications.

Proven success supporting production deployments for large-scale or high-volume applications.