Lead Java Backend Developer

We are hiring an experienced Java Backend Lead Developer to join a dynamic team supporting a major U.S. banking client. This role requires a hands-on engineer with deep experience in backend development, cloud-native deployment, and containerized microservices. Youll be responsible for building secure, scalable, and high-performance services within a complex, BFSI-aligned architecture. Ideal candidates are technically strong, detail-oriented, and capable of driving both development and deployment efforts in a hybrid work environment.

Client : US-based Global Banking Institution

Notice Period : 21 Days

Model : Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build secure and scalable RESTful APIs with comprehensive documentation and error handling.
• Architect and contribute to microservices with strong service isolation, API gateways, and circuit breakers.
• Manage data persistence with JPA / Hibernate and write optimized SQL for complex queries and transactions.
• Support containerization and deployment of services using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate on cloud deployments (GCP, AWS, or Azure) using managed services for compute, networking, and storage.
• Lead CI / CD processes using Jenkins or GitLab CI and troubleshoot pipeline failures or deployment issues.
• Coach junior team members and engage in regular code reviews, best practices enforcement, and process improvements.
• Monitor and debug application issues using observability tools like ELK, Prometheus, or Splunk.
• Ensure high unit test coverage and robust integration testing using JUnit, Mockito, and related frameworks.

Technical Skills & Expertise :

Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with the following :

Nice-to-Have Skills :

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