Backend Lead (Java Microservices + GCP)

Accord Technologies Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is seeking an experienced Backend Lead (Java Microservices + GCP) to oversee the development of scalable, cloud-native applications. The candidate should have strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot, lead technical teams, and proficient in GCP. This role involves designing backend services, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring application performance and reliability. A Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of software development experience are required. The position is available on-site in multiple US locations.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in software development with strong full-stack expertise.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and driving architecture decisions.
• Hands-on experience with GCP services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, release, and maintenance of applications.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Cloud Native Development

RESTful APIs

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

Title: Backend Lead (Java Microservices + GCP)
Location: Springfield, MO / Dallas, TX / Chicago, IL / New York, NY (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Position type: W2 contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Backend Lead with strong expertise in back‑end (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices) and cloud platforms (GCP). This role requires a highly skilled professional who can lead end‑to‑end architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, cloud‑native applications. The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure engineering excellence across the full software development lifecycle while leveraging Google Cloud Platform services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, release, and maintenance of scalable full‑stack applications.
• Design and build backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Develop and deploy cloud‑native applications on GCP.
• Leverage GCP services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery for scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Present high‑level and low‑level design approaches before development begins.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, technical strategy, and engineering roadmaps.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability across front‑end and back‑end systems.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify issues.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and performance issues.
• Drive CI/CD pipelines and automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Work in Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level engineers across full‑stack development.
• Document as‑is and to‑be processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience: 8-10+ years in software development with strong full‑stack expertise; proven experience leading technical teams and driving architecture decisions.

Back‑End Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and building microservices and distributed systems.
• Expertise in RESTful APIs, API gateway patterns, and event‑driven architecture.
• Strong knowledge of database design, querying, and integrations.

GCP & Cloud Expertise (Mandatory)

• Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery.
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud‑native applications.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with IAM, networking, and security best practices in GCP.

DevOps & Tools

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Strong exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Sentry, Stackdriver/Cloud Monitoring).

Engineering Practices

• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Experience in building scalable, resilient, and secure systems.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS or Azure in addition to GCP.
• Knowledge of other front‑end frameworks (React or Angular).
• Understanding of accessibility standards and cross‑browser compatibility.
• Experience with CDNs and web performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with real‑time analytics and observability tools.
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.