Lead Java Backend Engineer

Role: Lead Java Backend Engineer

Location: Newark, CA
Duration : 6+ months

About the Role

• We are looking for a hardcore Java developer to lead the migration of existing backend services into a Java microservices architecture. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, concurrency, and experience with code generation tools to accelerate development

Key Responsibilities

• Migrate and refactor backend services into Java microservices (Spring Boot).
• Define and implement scalable architecture & best practices.
• Leverage code generation tools (e.g., OpenAPI, JHipster, custom frameworks) for consistency and speed.
• Work with Kafka, distributed systems, and event-driven processes.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and documentation throughout.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java/Spring Boot experience with strong concurrency & performance tuning skills.
• Hands-on experience with code generation frameworks/tools.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, REST, messaging, caching.
• Experience with Kafka, MongoDB, Docker/Kubernetes, AWS preferred.