Backend Lead (Java Microservices + GCP)

Title: Backend Lead (Java Microservices + GCP) Location: Springfield, MO / Dallas, TX / Chicago, IL / New York, NY (Onsite) Duration: 12 months Position type: W2 contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Backend Lead with strong expertise in back‑end (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices) and cloud platforms (GCP). This role requires a highly skilled professional who can lead end‑to‑end architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, cloud‑native applications. The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure engineering excellence across the full software development lifecycle while leveraging Google Cloud Platform services. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, testing, release, and maintenance of scalable full‑stack applications. Design and build backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Develop and deploy cloud‑native applications on GCP. Leverage GCP services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery for scalable solutions. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Present high‑level and low‑level design approaches before development begins. Contribute to architectural decisions, technical strategy, and engineering roadmaps. Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability across front‑end and back‑end systems. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify issues. Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices. Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure code quality. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and performance issues. Drive CI/CD pipelines and automate build, test, and deployment processes. Work in Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and delivery. Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level engineers across full‑stack development. Document as‑is and to‑be processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Experience: 8-10+ years in software development with strong full‑stack expertise; proven experience leading technical teams and driving architecture decisions. Back‑End Expertise Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. Experience designing and building microservices and distributed systems. Expertise in RESTful APIs, API gateway patterns, and event‑driven architecture. Strong knowledge of database design, querying, and integrations. GCP & Cloud Expertise (Mandatory) Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery. Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud‑native applications. Strong understanding of cloud architecture, scalability, and cost optimization. Familiarity with IAM, networking, and security best practices in GCP. DevOps & Tools Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. Strong exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bitbucket Pipelines. Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Sentry, Stackdriver/Cloud Monitoring). Engineering Practices Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices. Experience in building scalable, resilient, and secure systems. Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills. Nice to Have Experience with AWS or Azure in addition to GCP. Knowledge of other front‑end frameworks (React or Angular). Understanding of accessibility standards and cross‑browser compatibility. Experience with CDNs and web performance optimization techniques. Familiarity with real‑time analytics and observability tools. Proficiency with Git and version control best practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Accord Technologies Inc