Lead Backend Software Engineer Java/Python – Boston - Investment Bank - $165k–$190k - On-site - US Citizens & Green Card Holders Only

CommuniTech Recruitment Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniTech Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on backend engineering lead to build new systems, modernize a core platform, and solve complex engineering challenges at scale. You will mentor a small team of 1–3 engineers while staying hands-on with code.

The ideal candidate is a polyglot backend engineer comfortable with Java or Python, experienced in distributed systems, Kafka, Kubernetes, Azure, and microservices, and has demonstrated team leadership or mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be strong polyglot backend engineers with experience in Java or Python and the ability to design, build, and take ownership of systems.
• Experience with distributed systems, Kafka, Kubernetes, Azure, and microservices is sought, along with team leadership or mentoring experience; applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders, as sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Build new backend systems, modernize a core platform, and solve complex engineering problems at scale.
• Remain hands-on with code while leading or mentoring a small team of one to three engineers.

Skills

Java

Python

Backend Engineering

Distributed Systems

Kafka

Kubernetes

Azure

Microservices

System Design

Platform Modernization

Team Leadership

Mentoring

AI-Assisted Development

Job description

Build new backend systems, modernize a core platform, and solve complex engineering problems at scale. Remain hands-on with code while leading or mentoring a small team of one to three engineers.

Requirements

Candidates should be strong polyglot backend engineers with experience in Java or Python and the ability to design, build, and take ownership of systems. Experience with distributed systems, Kafka, Kubernetes, Azure, and microservices is sought, along with team leadership or mentoring experience; applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders, as sponsorship is not available.

Key Skills

Java, Python, Backend Engineering, Distributed Systems, Kafka, Kubernetes, Azure, Microservices, System Design, Platform Modernization, Team Leadership, Mentoring, AI-Assisted Development