Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot, including microservices design and development
2+ years of experience managing or leading backend engineering teams
Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, message-driven architectures (e.g., Apache Kafka), and database technologies (both relational and NoSQL: PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Strong grasp of software performance engineering, including profiling, monitoring, and optimization techniques
Proven track record of delivering reliable, performant services in a production environment
Experience working in Agile environments and promoting modern DevOps and CI/CD practices
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at multiple levels
Your responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers working primarily with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL
Own the architecture and performance of distributed, microservices-based backend systems, with a focus on high availability, scalability, and latency reduction
Drive and manage the decomposition of legacy monolithic systems into scalable, loosely coupled microservices
Collaborate with product managers to define technical roadmaps and ensure alignment with business goals
Guide the team through the entire development lifecycle: from design and implementation to deployment and operations
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, monitoring, and performance tuning
Promote a culture of continuous improvement through technical reviews, retrospectives, and iterative delivery
Partner with recruitment to hire top backend engineering talent, and actively support the onboarding and development of team members
Foster a diverse, inclusive, and psychologically safe team culture