Java Backend Lead

Innovim Technology Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovim Technology Solutions in the United States seeks a Java Backend Lead to design and guide scalable enterprise applications leveraging Java 17+, Spring Boot, Kafka, MQ, AWS, REST/SOAP APIs, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.

You will lead development teams, drive technical excellence, and ensure performance, security, and resilience across critical backend systems while mentoring engineers and shaping architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement microservices and event-driven solutions with Kafka and MQ.
• Develop REST and SOAP web services and ensure security and versioning.
• Mentor teams, conduct code reviews, and uphold development standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend design for enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build microservices and event-driven solutions with Kafka and MQ.
• Develop and maintain REST/SOAP services with security considerations.
• Drive cloud deployment on AWS and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor engineers, review code, and ensure performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical solutions.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

AWS

REST APIs

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Code Reviews

Tools

Kafka Connectors

RabbitMQ/ActiveMQ

IBM MQ

GitHub Actions

AWS EKS

Swagger/OpenAPI

Job description

Title: Java Backend Lead (MDM)

Location: USA (Remote)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Lead to design, develop, and lead scalable enterprise applications leveraging modern cloud and event-driven architectures. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, MQ, AWS, REST/SOAP APIs, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, with proven experience leading development teams and driving technical excellence.

Keywords for Candidate Search

• Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Kafka Connect, Kafka Connectors, IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, AWS, REST API, SOAP API, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Backend Lead, Technical Lead, Event-Driven Architecture, Cloud-Native Applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement microservices and event-driven solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain REST and SOAP web services.
• Build and support high-volume messaging and integration solutions using Kafka and MQ technologies.
• Develop and manage Kafka Connectors based integrations with external systems and databases.
• Drive cloud-native application deployment and optimization on AWS EKS.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to define technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and enforce development best practices.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and resilience.
• Support production environments and lead to troubleshooting of critical incidents.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Backend Technologies
• Strong experience in Java 17+
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
• Microservices Architecture
• Hibernate/JPA
• Design Patterns and Object-Oriented Design
• APIs & Integration
• Strong hands‑on experience in REST APIs
• Experience with SOAP Web Services
• API security, versioning, and governance
• Integration with enterprise systems
• Messaging & Event Streaming
• Strong experience with Apache Kafka
• Experience with Kafka /Kafka Connectors
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Experience with IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar MQ technologies
• Asynchronous messaging and distributed systems
• Databases
• MongoDB (Mandatory)
• PostgreSQL (Mandatory)
• DevOps & Tools
• Git
• GitHub Actions
• Docker
• Kubernetes

Good-to-Have Skills

• GraphQL
• UI technologies such as React, JavaScript
• Splunk, Datadog
• OpenAPI / Swagger, Apigee

Leadership Expectations

• Lead a team of backend developers and provide technical mentorship.
• Drive architecture and design discussions.
• Review code and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and Agile ceremonies.
• Manage technical risks and ensure timely project delivery.