Java Backend Lead

Select Minds LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Select Minds LLC in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Java Backend Lead to guide backend design and development, provide technical leadership, ensure code quality, and drive successful project delivery. The role calls for hands-on leadership and a proven track record delivering complex services.

You will own architecture, mentor engineers, review code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to build scalable, cloud-enabled microservices and robust APIs.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in backend development and leadership.
• Strong expertise in Java platform and backend architectures.
• Experience with microservices and cloud-native designs.
• Proven ability to mentor teams and drive technical decisions.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile practices, and code quality.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Proven track record delivering scalable backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend architecture, design, and development efforts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Drive code quality, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Make technical decisions and ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Perform code reviews, performance tuning, and improvements.

Job description

Benefits:

• ONSITE


• Competitive salary


• Opportunity for advancement

Job Title: Java Backend Lead

Location: Phoenix, AZ – Day 1 Onsite, 5 Days WFO Experience: 11+ Years

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Lead to lead backend design and development, provide technical guidance, ensure code quality, and drive successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend architecture, design, and development.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.


• Drive code quality, best practices, and engineering standards.


• Make technical decisions and contribute to successful project delivery.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.


• Perform code reviews, performance tuning, and technical improvements.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs.


• Hands-on experience with Vert.x, Reactive Programming, and Distributed Systems.


• Strong knowledge of System Design, OOP, and Design Patterns.


• Experience with Oracle, MySQL, Cassandra, or other NoSQL databases.


• Exposure to GCP, AWS, or Azure and cloud-native development.


• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, Code Reviews, and Performance Tuning.


• Strong understanding of Agile, TDD/BDD, and SDLC.


• Proven experience leading development teams, mentoring engineers, and driving technical decisions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.


• Knowledge of cloud-native and distributed application development.