Java Backend Lead

Programmers.io; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking a Java Backend Lead with expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices for banking-domain projects. The role focuses on architecting microservices, delivering end-to-end technical solutions, and ensuring secure, scalable RESTful integrations.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), plus a background in banking, payments, or financial services. On-site role in Charlotte, NC preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience designing microservices using Spring Boot and related Spring ecosystem components.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, data modeling, and integration patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design microservices using Spring Boot.
• Drive end-to-end technical delivery.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Optimize microservices for performance and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with banking security standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and RCA.

Skills

Spring Boot

Hibernate/JPA

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Lead with strong experience in Spring Boot, Microservices with banking domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design microservices using Spring Boot.
• Drive end-to-end technical delivery.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Optimize microservices for performance and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with banking security standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and RCA.

Required Skills:

• Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud.
• Hibernate/JPA.
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Banking / Payments background
• Experience in core banking, digital payments, fraud systems
• Understanding of PCI-DSS, encryption, audit logging