Lead Java Engineer with AWS

Description

We are looking for a **Lead Java Engineer** with strong backend development experience and solid knowledge of cloud\-based architectures. The ideal candidate should have hands\-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS. In this leadership role, you will drive technical excellence, mentor engineering teams, and spearhead the delivery of enterprise\-grade cloud solutions. **Responsibilities** * Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot * Guide and mentor developers through code reviews and technical direction * Build scalable microservices and cloud\-native applications * Create and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations * Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders * Contribute to system design, technical decisions, and architecture discussions * Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and security * Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of cloud\-based applications * Establish engineering standards, best practices and development workflows **Requirements** * Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot (5\+ years) * 1\+ years of relevant leadership experience * Experience designing and building microservices * Proficiency in Amazon Web Services * Strong understanding of REST APIs, databases, and distributed systems * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices * Good knowledge of unit and integration testing * Strong problem\-solving and communication skills * Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher) **Nice to have** * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes * Skills in Apache Kafka or other messaging systems * Knowledge of serverless architectures * Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure\-as\-code (IaC) tools