Remote Lead Backend Architect - Java & Spring

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 2.030.000 - 2.876.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Professional growth

Conferences

Generous annual leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Backend Engineer specializing in Java and Spring Boot. This leadership role focuses on architecting, developing, and scaling backend systems for our product portfolio.

You will mentor a team of backend engineers, drive technological excellence, and collaborate with product managers to define requirements and roadmaps. This fully remote position offers flexibility and global impact.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of backend development experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring developers.
• Expert proficiency in Java and Spring (Boot/MVC).
• Strong experience with microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Proficient with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker/Kubernetes) is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead architecture and development of scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Mentor backend engineers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and system design.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define requirements and roadmap.
• Ensure the quality, security, and maintainability of backend code through code reviews and standards.
• Optimize application performance, database efficiency, and overall system scalability.
• Drive CI/CD pipelines and automation for efficient software delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure stability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and champion innovation within the team.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the backend infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Framework

Leadership

Mentoring

Microservices

CI/CD

Ausbildung

Master's or Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Backend Engineer specializing in Java and Spring Boot. This leadership role focuses on architecting, developing, and scaling backend systems for our product portfolio.

You will mentor a team of backend engineers, drive technological excellence, and collaborate with product managers to define requirements and roadmaps. This fully remote position offers flexibility and global impact.