Staff Software Development Engineer Java Backend
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About the Role
Lead architecture and delivery of cloud-native backend systems, design scalable microservices, mentor engineers, and drive technical strategy using Java and Spring technologies.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of large scale, cloud native backend systems
- Drive technical strategy and own the delivery of complex, multi team engineering initiatives
- Design and build scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud
- Lead architecture reviews, system design discussions, and technical decision making
- Solve complex performance, scalability, and distributed systems challenges
- Build reusable frameworks and shared libraries to improve engineering productivity
- Champion the adoption of AI assisted development, leveraging LLMs and GenAI tools
- Collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, DevOps, QA, and engineering teams
- Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, and best practice guidance
- Drive engineering excellence across software quality, reliability, security, and operational performance
Requirements
- Experience as a Staff Software Engineer or equivalent senior individual contributor role
- Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud
- Experience designing and building scalable microservices and distributed systems
- Strong understanding of cloud native platforms and architecture
- Experience with AI assisted development and LLMs/GenAI tools preferred
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
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Job Overview
- My client is looking for an experienced Staff SDE Java Backend to provide technical leadership across large scale, cloud native platforms.
- This is a senior individual contributor role where you'll drive architecture, lead complex engineering initiatives, mentor engineers, and build highly scalable distributed systems that support millions of customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of large scale, cloud native backend systems.
- Drive technical strategy and own the delivery of complex, multi team engineering initiatives.
- Design and build scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
- Lead architecture reviews, system design discussions, and technical decision making.
- Solve complex performance, scalability, and distributed systems challenges.
- Build reusable frameworks and shared libraries to improve engineering productivity.
- Champion the adoption of AI assisted development, leveraging LLMs and GenAI tools to improve engineering workflows.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, DevOps, QA, and engineering teams.
- Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, and best practice guidance.
- Drive engineering excellence across software quality, reliability, security, and operational performance.
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