Lead Java Developer

Novia Infotech; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Novia Infotech is seeking an experienced Java Backend Lead to lead backend development, design scalable applications, and guide developers in delivering high-performance enterprise solutions. You will lead backend development with Java and Spring Boot, design REST APIs and microservices, review code, and collaborate with architects, QA, and business teams to ensure quality delivery.

Preferred qualifications include Kafka and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT, and

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java 8/11/17 and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of multithreading, design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and develop REST APIs and microservices.
• Guide developers, review code, and ensure coding standards.
• Work with databases, system integrations, and application performance optimization.
• Collaborate with architects, QA, and business teams.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

Java 8/11/17

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL databases

Multithreading

Git

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Kafka

AWS

Azure

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Lead to lead backend development, design scalable applications, and guide developers in building high-performance enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and develop REST APIs and microservices.
• Guide developers, review code, and ensure coding standards.
• Work with databases, system integrations, and application performance optimization.
• Collaborate with architects, QA, and business teams.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure high-quality delivery.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Java 8/11/17 and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of multithreading, design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kafka and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Previous experience leading a backend development team.