Tech Lead Java Backend Developer

TL;DR

Tech Lead Java Backend Developer: Developing and maintaining robust backend applications, backend services, and APIs with an accent on performance optimization, security, and maintainability. Focus on delivering reliable backend solutions, large-scale distributed systems with multi-tiered architecture, concurrency, and high availability.

Location: Work from home

Company

hirify.global is a digital engineering and modernization partner with over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and develop large-scale, distributed backend systems with multi-tiered architecture, concurrency, and high availability.
• Translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into robust, efficient, and scalable backend solutions aligned with system architecture.
• Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle — including system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and advocate for engineering best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Actively participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Java (preferably Java 17+).
• Expertise in Spring and Spring Boot.
• Deep knowledge of Hibernate / JPA.
• Experience with both MongoDB (NoSQL) and MySQL (relational).
• Proven experience building microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services (EC2, EKS).
• Solid understanding of AWS Serverless Architecture; Serverless: Lambda, Step Functions, Cognito, API Gateway, SQS, RDS, VPC.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global hires professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and does not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.