Lead Software Engineer - Java

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Java with Azure to lead the design, build, and upkeep of modern backend systems and microservices on Azure. You will drive delivery from design through release, strengthen API and performance quality, and partner closely with Agile/Scrum teammates.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot and Microservices)
• Own features end-to-end from idea to production rollout, ensuring scalability and performance
• Participate across the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, testing, and release
• Write clean, testable, reusable code and perform thorough code reviews to uphold quality standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend or frontend issues across multiple environments
• Build and consume RESTful APIs to enable smooth frontend-backend integration
• Optimize backend performance, including API latency and database queries
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate effectively within Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
  
  

Requirements

• 8+ years of overall software development experience
• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack development using Java (Spring Boot) and Azure
• Hands-on experience building solutions with Java and Spring Framework
• Good knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture
• Strong proficiency in Java 17, Spring Boot 3.1.2, Spring Framework 6.0.7, Hibernate, RESTful API design, and modular frontend architecture
• Practical experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipeline, Jenkins, and GitLab CI
• Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture
• Working knowledge of cloud environments, especially Azure (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions (serverless))
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the stack
• Ability to collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams with clear, effective communication
• English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for communication and documentation