Sr Lead Developer - Backend (Java Springboot) - Plano, TX

Advocate for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) best practices, including automated build pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Work with DevOps teams to optimize deployment processes, reduce downtime, and ensure rapid rollbacks when necessary.

Champion the implementation of centralized logging, distributed tracing, and real-time monitoring tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger).

Drive incident response and root cause analysis workflows to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Determine data storage solutions (SQL, NoSQL) and data partitioning/sharding strategies aligned with service boundaries.

Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) as needed.

Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, fostering a learning culture through design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Partner with project managers, product owners, and QA leads to ensure clear priorities and high-quality deliverables.

Work closely with business stakeholders, transforming high-level requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Facilitate communication between engineering teams, executive leadership, and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies, including spikes, proofs of concept, or architectural adjustments.

Regularly update leadership on project risks, constraints, and timelines.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent real-world experience).

Proficiency in microservices architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), and event-driven systems.

Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD pipelines.

Strong understanding of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and distributed transactions (Saga patterns, eventual consistency).

Expertise in observability (monitoring, logging, tracing) and performance tuning for large-scale, high-throughput applications.

Solid background in relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) with an emphasis on data modeling and scalability.

Outstanding communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

Proven leadership and mentorship abilities, adept at guiding teams through change and fostering innovation.

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly make informed decisions.

Certifications in AWS.

with service mesh (Istio, Linkerd) or advanced orchestration features for large-scale microservices.

Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2, SAML, PKI) and compliance frameworks.

Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 156,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate.

The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.

Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.

This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post