Java Backend Lead / Senior Technical Lead

Job Title : Java Backend Lead / Senior Technical Lead Experience : 15+ Years Location : NJC, NJ - Hybrid Employment Type : Full-time Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Java Backend Lead with 15+ years of expertise in designing, developing, and delivering complex, scalable backend systems. This role requires a deep understanding of Java-based architecture, microservices, performance optimization, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will act as a tech anchor, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to best practices across the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of high-performance, scalable backend systems using Java and related technologies. Oversee a team of developers; provide mentorship, code reviews, and technical direction. Collaborate with product managers, architects, DevOps, and QA teams to define solutions that meet business goals. Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices such as CI / CD, automated testing, containerization, and cloud-native development. Design and implement microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems. Troubleshoot complex production issues and guide the team on performance tuning and optimization. Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to enterprise-level decisions. Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural guidelines, and security best practices. Stay current with technology trends and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and platforms for enterprise use. Required Skills and Experience 15+ years of backend development experience with Java / J2EE. Strong hands-on expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, REST APIs, and Hibernate / JPA. Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, performance tuning, and design patterns. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong background in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra). Exposure to CI / CD pipelines, build tools (Maven / Gradle), and source control (Git). Proven experience in leading teams, mentoring engineers, and delivering complex projects on time. Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ. Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure automation tools like Jenkins, Terraform, or Ansible. Exposure to frontend integration or API gateways is a plus. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Certifications in Java, Cloud, or Agile methodologies are a plus.