Principal Lead- Backend (Java)
Company Overview :
Birdeye Inc. is a global leader in customer experience management, empowering businesses with innovative solutions to enhance customer interactions and drive growth.
Job Description :
We are seeking a Principal lead with strong technical expertise in Java, Spring framework, Kafka, MySQL, and NoSQL databases . The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining system architecture, ensuring scalability, and driving technical innovation. This role requires hands-on experience in designing large-scale backend systems, optimizing performance, and mentoring engineering teams.
Responsibilities :
- Define system architecture and ensure scalability, security, and performance of backend services.
- Lead end-to-end execution of complex projects , from design to deployment.
- Drive PoCs and evaluate new technologies for improving backend efficiency and innovation.
- Optimize system efficiency, troubleshoot critical production issues, and improve system reliability.
- Architect and implement scalable solutions for real-time data processing using Kafka and NiFi.
- Design, optimize, and manage large-scale data storage with MySQL and NoSQL databases.
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and coaching to engineering teams.
- Enforce best practices in coding, performance optimization, and security.
Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development.Expertise in Java, Spring framework , and designing high-performance, scalable systems.Hands-on experience with Kafka and NiFi for event-driven architectures and large-scale data processing.Deep understanding of MySQL and NoSQL databases , including data optimization and management.Strong leadership and technical decision-making skills, with experience mentoring engineers.This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, driving innovation, and leading high-performing engineering teams.
Interested candidates, please send their resumes to iqbal.kaur@birdeye.com
Regards
Iqbal kaur