SSE/Lead Backend Engineer - Java

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer / Lead Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and System Design. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in building scalable, high-performance distributed systems and possess strong problem-solving skills with solid DSA fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot
• Architect and implement Microservices-based applications
• Develop event-driven systems using Apache Kafka
• Lead system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and product teams
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews (for Lead role)
• Ensure high-quality deliverables with proper unit/integration testing

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java (8+)
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
• Solid understanding of Microservices Architecture
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (Producers, Consumers, Event Streaming)
• Strong knowledge of Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)
• Experience in System Design & Low-Level/High-Level Design
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and API design principles
• Experience with databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and caching (Redis)
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines is a plus
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is preferred