Senior Java Backend Lead - Spring Boot Microservices (NY)

Global Business Ser. 4u; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in New York is seeking a highly experienced Lead Java Backend Developer (Contractor) to join their team. This hands-on role requires a strong background in building and maintaining scalable microservices using Spring Boot and handling applications with millions of transactions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and the capability to lead teams effectively. This contract position offers flexibility with onsite requirements three days per week, aiming for a mid-senior level candidate.

Qualifications

• 12–16 years of experience in Java backend development.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and RESTful API design.
• Solid experience with JUnit and test-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable microservices using Spring Boot.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams.
• Handle applications involving millions of transactions.

Skills

Java backend development

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

RESTful API design

JUnit

Test-driven development

Caching

Queuing

Database optimization

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading IT consulting firm in New York is seeking a highly experienced Lead Java Backend Developer (Contractor) to join their team. This hands-on role requires a strong background in building and maintaining scalable microservices using Spring Boot and handling applications with millions of transactions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and the capability to lead teams effectively. This contract position offers flexibility with onsite requirements three days per week, aiming for a mid-senior level candidate.