Job Description – Backend Lead (Java)
Role:

Backend Lead (Java)
Role Type:

Full-time
Location:

Kochi
Experience:

[5+] years
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced and technically strong

Backend Lead

to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in

Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices , along with robust hands-on experience in

system design, software architecture, and building scalable backend systems .
The candidate will be responsible for driving the technical design and development of complex backend applications, while also providing technical leadership to the engineering team. Beyond coding, this role requires someone who understands the

product and business context , can translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, and has experience

leading and mentoring engineers .
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and high-performance backend applications using

Java and Spring Boot .
Design and develop robust

microservices-based architectures





with a focus on scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Own and drive

system design and architecture

for complex products and business requirements.
Evaluate technical requirements and translate them into effective, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
Work closely with Product, Business, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Demonstrate strong understanding of the

product, business domain, customer needs, and technical trade-offs

while making architectural decisions.
Lead technical discussions and make decisions around architecture, technology selection, design patterns, APIs, databases, scalability, and performance.
Review existing systems and identify opportunities for

optimization, modernization, scalability, and reliability improvements .
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, engi

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