Java Backend Developer

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead Back End Engineer to drive the development of robust, scalable, and secure server-side systems that power our web and mobile platforms. In this role, you will set technical direction for backend services , lead design discussions, and collaborate across engineering, DevOps, product, and business teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

As a technical leader, you’ll balance hands-on development with mentorship, architecture guidance, and operational excellence . You’ll be instrumental in shaping backend systems that are performant, resilient, and aligned with our long-term growth strategy.

If you thrive on solving complex problems, enjoy guiding others, and are passionate about building efficient and modern distributed systems, we’d love to connect.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable server-side applications using technologies like Node.js, Python, and Java.
• Architect and build RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring they are secure, efficient, and developer-friendly.
• Design and implement event-driven and distributed systems to handle large-scale data processing and real-time workflows.
• Develop data models and schemas across relational (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Snowflake) databases.
• Write and optimize SQL queries and ETL pipelines for data processing and analytics support.
• Collaborate closely with front-end engineers, DevOps, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Own and evolve the back-end architecture, making strategic decisions on scalability, performance, and resilience.
• Drive CI / CD automation, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and DevOps best practices in partnership with the platform team.
• Lead code reviews, technical mentorship, and team knowledge sharing, helping grow the engineering team’s backend expertise.
• Champion BDD / TDD methodologies to ensure system reliability and maintainability.
• Proactively monitor production systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and fast incident resolution.
• Participate in roadmap planning, architecture reviews, and cross-functional strategy sessions.
• Promote simplicity and maintainability, balancing immediate business needs with long-term technical scalability.
• Engage directly with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver impactful backend solutions with minimal overhead.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Why This Role?