Senior Java Backend Lead - Cloud, Kubernetes & APIs

Mphasis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 134,500; Full time

Job summary

Mphasis is seeking a Java Backend Resource with 8+ years for backend development, cloud engineering, and enterprise integration. You will build API-driven applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and microservices, deployed in Kubernetes with caching using Redis/Memcached.

Collaboration with cross‑functional teams, DevOps practices, and strong focus on scalable, secure cloud solutions are key. The role emphasizes high-volume data processing, RESTful services, and event-driven architectures with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend development with Java and Spring Boot.
• Proficient in cloud engineering and enterprise integration.
• Experience designing API-driven, scalable, secure services.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes, containerized deployments, and caching layers.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices across cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput microservices and REST APIs.
• Deploy and manage cloud-native applications in Kubernetes clusters.
• Implement caching strategies to optimize performance.
• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and observability tooling.
• Ensure security, scalability, and reliable data access across databases.

Skills

Java Backend

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Redis

Memcached

Cloud services

CI/CD pipelines

Kafka

SQL

NoSQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Docker

Git

Maven/Gradle

ArgoCD

Jenkins

Artifactory

DevSecOps

AWS

Azure

GCP

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

JWT/OAuth

Tools

K8s

Docker

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Artifactory

Job description

Mphasis is seeking a Java Backend Resource with 8+ years for backend development, cloud engineering, and enterprise integration. You will build API-driven applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and microservices, deployed in Kubernetes with caching using Redis/Memcached.

Collaboration with cross‑functional teams, DevOps practices, and strong focus on scalable, secure cloud solutions are key. The role emphasizes high-volume data processing, RESTful services, and event-driven architectures with