Backend Lead - Java/Spring Boot

Description : Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Lead with expertise in Java Spring Boot, AWS, MySQL, and related technologies to join its dynamic team.

About the Role : The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading its technical initiatives, providing guidance to development teams, and ensuring the successful implementation of projects.

Responsibilities :

- Lead a team of software developers and engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship

- Architect, design, and develop scalable and reliable software solutions using Java Spring Boot.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement technical strategies.

- Manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure for deployment, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

- Design and maintain MySQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.

- Identify and resolve technical challenges and issues in a proactive and timely manner.

- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, and recommend their adoption when applicable.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best practices within the development team.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Software Engineer, with 8-10 years of hands-on experience.

Required Skills :

- Expertise in Java Spring Boot and related Spring Framework components

- Strong proficiency in AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.

- Proficient in MySQL database design, optimization, and maintenance.

- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

- Familiarity with micro services architecture and RESTful API design principles.

- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.

- Prior experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

- Certification in AWS and/or Spring Framework is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills :

- Knowledge of Front-end technologies such as React.js, React Native

- NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)

- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

- Serverless computing (AWS Lambda)

- Messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, SQS)

- DevOps practices and tools

- Cloud security best practices