Lead Java Spring Boot Backend Developer

Job Title: Lead Java Spring Boot Backend Developer

Job Location: Issaquah, WA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $57.00hr - $62.00hr

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Backend Developer specializing in Java Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the retail domain, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for implementing best development practices across onsite-offshore teams. The candidate will participate in all aspects of the SDLC lifecycle including solution design, implementation, and deployment from offshore. This hands-on technical role requires strong object-oriented and system design skills, Web application architecture, Web services, and XML/JSON transformation. The candidate must have excellent communication skills to successfully interact with stakeholders, other software developers, application and data architects, business analysts, and other related teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead backend development efforts using Java Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across onsite and offshore locations.
• Mentor junior developers and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Drive continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing and code reviews.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Work closely with product owners and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong expertise in Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and service orchestration.
• Experience with retail systems such as POS, inventory, order management, or customer engagement platforms.
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), with Google Cloud Platform preferred.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Tools & Technologies:

• Development: IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, VS Code.
• Version Control: Git, Bitbucket.
• Build Tools: Maven, Gradle.
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI.
• Testing: JUnit, Mockito, Postman, REST Assured.
• Monitoring: ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Cloud & Containerization: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to retail analytics and data pipelines.
• Certifications in Java, Spring, or cloud technologies.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities