Senior Backend Architect & API Lead — Onsite Dearborn

Stefanini Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, implement, and optimize backend services, APIs, and microservices on-site. You will collaborate with product, design, and operations to deliver scalable cloud-based solutions.

The role requires strong Java expertise, cloud platform experience (Azure, GCP), and modern DevOps practices. You will mentor teammates and contribute to architecture decisions while delivering quality software.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java and backend development.
• Experience with cloud platforms including Azure and GCP.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes orchestration.
• Familiar with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
• Knowledge of IAM and API security concepts.
• Experience designing and delivering API-led solutions.
• Familiar with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Able to operate across architecture and development roles.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers to capture use cases and requirements; advocate user-centric solutions.
• Design, develop, and deliver backend solutions using appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Evaluate requirements to select optimal technology stack and deployment strategy.
• Produce high-level software architectures defining structure, components, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, architects, and cross-functional teams.
• Define and enforce test strategy, guidelines, and processes aligned with best practices.
• Apply TDD, CI, and CD to software development processes.
• Implement security measures to protect user data.
• Design user-friendly, interactive interfaces for backend services.
• Develop and maintain back-end services, APIs, and microservices.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and integrate new stack layers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Java

Azure Cloud

Google Cloud Platform

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

IAM

Apigee

Cloud Run

Job description

Stefanini Group in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, implement, and optimize backend services, APIs, and microservices on-site. You will collaborate with product, design, and operations to deliver scalable cloud-based solutions.

The role requires strong Java expertise, cloud platform experience (Azure, GCP), and modern DevOps practices. You will mentor teammates and contribute to architecture decisions while delivering quality software.