Java Backend Lead

Posted 4 days ago

select mindsPhoenix (AZ)

Software DevelopersCustom Computer Programming Services

SENIORITY

Lead

Apply

About the role

Job Description

Benefits: ONSITECompetitive salary Opportunity for advancement Job Title: Java Backend Lead

Location: Phoenix, AZ – Day 1 Onsite, 5 Days WFO

Experience: 11+ Years We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Lead to lead backend design and development, provide technical guidance, ensure code quality, and drive successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities: Lead backend architecture, design, and development. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams. Drive code quality, best practices, and engineering standards. Make technical decisions and contribute to successful project delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. Perform code reviews, performance tuning, and technical improvements.

Required Skills: Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs. Hands-on experience with Vert.x, Reactive Programming, and Distributed Systems. Strong knowledge of System Design, OOP, and Design Patterns. Experience with Oracle, MySQL, Cassandra, or other NoSQL databases. Exposure to GCP, AWS, or Azure and cloud-native development. Experience with CI/CD, Dev Ops, Code Reviews, and Performance Tuning. Strong understanding of Agile, TDD/BDD, and SDLC.Proven experience leading development teams, mentoring engineers, and driving technical decisions.

Preferred Skills: Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments. Knowledge of cloud-native and distributed application development.

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.