Lead Backend Java Developer

About the Role :

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Backend Java Developer with strong expertise in building scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about hands-on engineering, modern backend architectures, distributed systems, and solving complex technical challenges.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coding, contributing to architectural discussions, and has the ambition to grow into a Solution Architect role over time.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.

- Build and enhance scalable microservices-based architectures.

- Develop event-driven and asynchronous systems using Kafka.

- Work closely with cloud-native deployments and AWS services.

- Design robust APIs and backend integrations for enterprise-grade applications.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, DevOps engineers, architects, QA, and business stakeholders.

- Participate in system design discussions, technical planning, and solution reviews.

- Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.

- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and deployment automation.

- Take ownership of technical delivery while remaining deeply hands-on.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 6 - 8 years of strong backend development experience using Java.

- Excellent experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.

- Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka.

- Good experience working with AWS cloud services.

- Strong understanding of containerisation using Docker.

- Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and deployment.

- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and scalable application design.

- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

- Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

- Ability to work independently in fast-paced enterprise environments.

Preferred Experience :

- Exposure (not mandatory) to large-scale enterprise or financial services environments.

- Experience with event-driven architecture patterns.

- Exposure to observability and monitoring tools.

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Personality & Growth Attributes :

- Passionate about hands-on software engineering.

- Strong ownership mindset and accountability.

- Curious learner with interest in modern cloud and distributed technologies.

- Ambitious to evolve into a Solution Architect role.

- Strong collaborator with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer :

- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud and backend transformation programmes.

- Exposure to modern architecture and cloud-native engineering practices.

- A collaborative engineering-driven culture.

- Career progression towards technical leadership and architecture roles.

- Opportunity to work with the world's leading trade technology company.