Lead Java Backend Engineer

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 28 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Backend Engineer Java Spring Boot AWS (Charlotte NC)

Location: Charlotte NC (Hybrid)
Type: Long-term Contract (10 months)

About the Role

Join one of our premier consulting clients as a Lead Backend Engineer driving the technical vision and modernization of enterprise backend systems. Youll lead a team of developers define engineering standards and build scalable microservices using Java Spring Boot and AWS.

Key Responsibilities

Lead backend design development and modernization initiatives
Define coding standards and best practices for engineering teams
Build secure scalable microservices and REST APIs using Java 8 and Spring Boot
Optimize backend systems and database performance (MySQL)
Collaborate with product and architecture teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
Mentor and guide onshore/offshore developers to deliver high-quality software
Partner with DevOps teams for CI/CD implementation and cloud deployment (AWS)

Required Skills & Experience

10 years in backend development using Java Spring Spring Boot
Strong experience with MySQL and complex SQL query design
Proven track record leading development teams (2 years)
Hands-on experience building microservices and API-first architectures
Exposure to AWS cloud services and deployment workflows
Experience with Hibernate/JPA and ORM optimization

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and containerized deployments
Azure DevOps or other CI/CD pipeline experience
Exposure to Kafka or event-driven systems
Strong understanding of clean architecture and design patterns

Who You Are

A self-driven engineering leader who combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for team development continuous improvement and scalable design. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy setting the standard for backend excellence.

Lead Backend Engineer Java Spring Boot AWS (Charlotte NC) Location: Charlotte NC (Hybrid) Type: Long-term Contract (10 months) About the Role Join one of our premier consulting clients as a Lead Backend Engineer driving the technical vision and modernization of enterprise backend systems. Youll ...