Java Backend Lead

SoftPathTechnologies; Oregon (WI); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Visa independent candidates

Job summary

SoftPathTechnologies is seeking an experienced Java Backend Lead to guide design, development, and maintenance of scalable Java-based backend services in a fully remote setting. You will own technical leadership, drive architecture decisions, and mentor engineers across Agile teams.

The role requires 8+ years in Java backend, proficiency with Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, Kafka messaging, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java backend experience
• Demonstrated technical leadership or lead engineer experience
• Remote work eligibility and strong stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend applications and services.
• Drive technical architecture, code reviews, standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Mentor developers and provide technical guidance to the engineering team.
• Lead sprint planning, estimation, risk mitigation, and delivery tracking.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and support production issues.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to delivery planning

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Kafka/Messaging

SQL/NoSQL Databases

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Git

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Java Backend Lead

Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time
Location: Remote
Work Authorization: Visa Independent Candidates Only

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Lead to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable Java-based backend applications and services.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Kafka/Messaging, databases, and cloud technologies, along with proven technical leadership and stakeholder‑management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend applications and services.

• Drive technical architecture, code reviews, coding standards, and development best practices.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

• Mentor developers and provide technical guidance to the engineering team.

• Lead sprint planning, effort estimation, risk mitigation, and delivery tracking.

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

• Troubleshoot and support production issues.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive engineering best practices.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to overall delivery planning.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Java backend development.

• Prior experience in technical/team leadership.

• Strong hands‑on experience with:

  • Java

  • Spring Boot

  • Microservices

  • REST APIs

  • Kafka / Messaging

  • SQL / NoSQL Databases

  • AWS / Azure / GCP

  • CI/CD

  • Git

  • DevOps practices

  • Agile/Scrum

• Strong experience with system design, architecture, and scalable backend solutions.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

• Proven ability to mentor developers and lead technical teams.

• Strong problem‑solving and production‑support experience.

Candidate Requirements

• Visa Independent candidates only.

• Must be available for remote work.

• Strong hands‑on Java backend development experience is required.

• Candidates should have prior Lead / Technical Lead experience.

• Contract and Full-Time options are available.