Lead Backend Engineer – Microservices & Kafka

Empower; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Empower in the United States is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong backend expertise to design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise applications.

You will lead microservices using Spring Boot, architect real-time streaming with Kafka, and drive SDLC, TDD/BDD, and DevOps practices while mentoring engineers.

The role requires 7+ years in software development and 2+ years in a leadership role; a CS/Engineering degree is preferred; a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years software development with 2+ years in a lead/mentorship role.
• Strong Java 11+ and Spring Boot experience.
• Experience with microservices, RESTful services, Kafka.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Strong problem-solving and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead microservices design and development using Spring Boot.
• Architect real-time streaming apps with Kafka.
• Define technical strategy and oversee the full SDLC.
• Mentor engineers and conduct design reviews.
• Champion TDD/BDD and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable software.
• Drive best practices in DevOps and system architecture.
• Ensure high availability and performance.

Job description

Empower in the United States is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong backend expertise to design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise applications.

You will lead microservices using Spring Boot, architect real-time streaming with Kafka, and drive SDLC, TDD/BDD, and DevOps practices while mentoring engineers.

The role requires 7+ years in software development and 2+ years in a leadership role; a CS/Engineering degree is preferred; a professional office setting.