Back End Architect/Lead - Springfield, USA

We are seeking an experienced Backend Architect to lead the design and development of a robust, cloud-native backend system. The role involves building and managing scalable microservices, optimizing APIs, and ensuring system resilience. Candidates should have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Google Cloud Platform.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on Java and Spring Boot
• Deep expertise in building and managing microservices architectures with best practices
• Strong hands-on experience with Kafka or Google Pub/Sub for event-driven architecture
• Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services, including compute, storage, networking, and security solutions
• Experience with Redis for caching strategies and distributed session management
• Strong knowledge of NoSQL databases such as Firestore, MongoDB, or Cassandra
• Expertise in RESTful API and GraphQL API design, security best practices, and API gateway implementation
• Solid understanding of performance tuning, scalability strategies, and observability tools
• Experience with CI/CD automation, container orchestration using Docker/Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code
• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Excellent leadership, mentorship, and communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Variable pay/incentives
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays