Technical Lead Backend Engineering
About BeeHyv
BeeHyv is a boutique software engineering firm helping product companies, mid-market enterprises, and PE-backed firms modernize systems, build cloud-native platforms, and adopt AI / GenAI solutions. We bring the agility and technical depth of a high-end product engineering partner, trusted by Silicon Valley startups and enterprises alike.
The Role
We are looking for a Technical Lead Backend Engineering who combines strong coding ability with architectural thinking and execution leadership. This is a hands-on role where you will design and build backend services, work with complex enterprise systems, and collaborate closely with client stakeholders to shape technical direction.
As a consulting partner, BeeHyv is recognized for its engineering excellence. In this role, you will represent BeeHyvs technical expertise on the ground acting as the face of our engineering capabilities. Youll be expected to stay current with evolving technologies and industry best practices, and use that knowledge to deliver high-quality solutions that our clients rely on.
The role involves working as an individual contributor while also identifying, structuring, and carving out work for an extended engineering team offshore. Youll be responsible for managing the successful execution of this work and ensuring high-quality delivery.
This role offers exposure to both modernization of existing systems and new product development, so flexibility and adaptability are key.
What Youll Do
- Design and develop robust backend services using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud)
- Contribute hands-on to coding, reviews, and architectural decisions
- Analyze existing enterprise applications to understand business logic and identify opportunities for re-architecture or enhancement
- Collaborate with client-side product owners, architects, and stakeholders to define and deliver solutions
- Act as the local technical representative of BeeHyv, demonstrating engineering excellence and guiding technology direction
- Identify and structure work for the offshore engineering team in India, and manage its execution
- Stay current with technology trends and apply relevant innovations to solve real-world problems
- Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity and streamline development
- Ensure cloud-native implementations are secure, scalable, and maintainable (Azure, Kubernetes, etc.)
What Were Looking For
8+ years of backend software engineering experienceStrong proficiency in Java (Java 8+; Java 21 exposure preferred)Proven experience with Spring Boot and microservices architectureGood understanding of distributed systems, API design, and cloud deployments (Azure preferred)Ability to work across both legacy systems and greenfield developmentStrong communication and organizational skills to coordinate onsite and offshore executionA consulting mindset : proactive, articulate, and always representing technical best practicesFamiliarity with financial or payment systems is a plusProficiency with AI-assisted tools to accelerate developmentWhy Join Us
Build enterprise-grade software for both tech-focused Bay Area startups and large global enterprisesBe the face of BeeHyvs engineering excellence and work closely with clients who value technical depthTake on technically challenging projects across modernization and new product developmentWork in a fast-moving, engineering-led culture that emphasizes quality and innovationBe part of a growing team in McKinney, Texas, with opportunities to lead delivery through distributed teamsGain broad exposure across architectural design, hands-on engineering, and client-facing collaborationNote : Citizenship or Green Card status is a prerequisite for this position.
Salary range : $110130K