Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Backend Developer (Java) to lead backend development efforts and contribute to building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, cloud-based architectures, and backend frameworks, along with leadership qualities to mentor junior developers and drive technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs using Java.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and frontend developers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure system scalability, performance optimization, and reliability across distributed environments.
• Design and implement microservices-based architectures, following best practices.
• Oversee code quality, conduct reviews, and enforce development standards.
• Manage integrations with databases, third-party services, and internal systems.
• Apply best practices in security, performance tuning, and data management.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in backend development with strong expertise in Java.
• Proven experience with frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Skills Required