Lead Java Backend Engineer

Lead Backend Engineer Java, Spring Boot, AWS (Charlotte, NC)

Location : Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Type : Long-term Contract (10+ months)

About the Role

Join one of our premier consulting clients as a Lead Backend Engineer , driving the technical vision and modernization of enterprise backend systems. You'll lead a team of developers, define engineering standards, and build scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS .

Key Responsibilities

Lead backend design, development, and modernization initiatives

Define coding standards and best practices for engineering teams

Build secure, scalable microservices and REST APIs using Java 8+ and Spring Boot

Optimize backend systems and database performance (MySQL)

Collaborate with product and architecture teams to translate business needs into technical solutions

Mentor and guide onshore / offshore developers to deliver high-quality software

Partner with DevOps teams for CI / CD implementation and cloud deployment (AWS)

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years in backend development using Java, Spring, Spring Boot

Strong experience with MySQL and complex SQL query design

Proven track record leading development teams (2+ years)

Hands-on experience building microservices and API-first architectures

Exposure to AWS cloud services and deployment workflows

Experience with Hibernate / JPA and ORM optimization

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Docker / Kubernetes and containerized deployments

Azure DevOps or other CI / CD pipeline experience

Exposure to Kafka or event-driven systems

Strong understanding of clean architecture and design patterns

Who You Are

A self-driven engineering leader who combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for team development, continuous improvement, and scalable design. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy setting the standard for backend excellence.