Lead and mentor a full-stack team to design, build, and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices and React frontends. Own architecture, CI/CD, cloud deployments, API integration, code quality, testing, and stakeholder communication in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Mentorship:
- Lead a team of backend and frontend developers to design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications.
- Guide and mentor team members, ensuring they follow best practices and help them grow their technical and communication skills.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Act as a technical leader, working closely with product managers and stakeholders to define the architecture and design of scalable systems.
- Backend Development (Java Microservices):
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices architecture using Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
- Build scalable and high-performance REST APIs and services.
- Integrate and manage databases (SQL/NoSQL), implement security features, and ensure the service is production-ready.
- Manage application deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps processes in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Frontend Development (React):
- Lead the design and development of responsive user interfaces using React.js, Redux, and related frontend technologies.
- Collaborate with backend engineers to ensure smooth API integrations and create seamless user experiences.
- Implement UI/UX designs with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Act as the liaison between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring effective communication of technical concepts and business needs.
- Present regular updates to stakeholders, including technical architecture, project timelines, and potential risks.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of sprint cycles in an agile environment, participating in daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
- Quality Assurance & Best Practices:
- Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices.
- Drive the adoption of microservices architecture, emphasizing loose coupling, scalability, and fault tolerance.
- Continuously monitor application performance and optimize systems for efficiency and scalability.
- Documentation & Reporting:
- Document system designs, architecture decisions, and technical debt.
- Produce clear and concise documentation for internal use and as reference for future development.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Technical Skills:
- Strong experience with Java (Spring Boot) and building microservices.
- Proficiency in React.js, Redux, and building responsive user interfaces.
- Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Cypress, Jest).
- Leadership & Communication:
- Proven experience in leading a development team and guiding technical decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, QA, and design teams.
- Agile Methodology:
- Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Other:
- B.S. or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with a focus on microservices and cloud-based applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with container orchestration using Kubernetes.
- Experience with serverless architecture.
- Knowledge of DevOps tools (Terraform, Jenkins, etc.) for automation.
- Experience in graphQL and/or TypeScript.
- Exposure to Agile Project Management tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon New York, New York, USA Office
New York, United States
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