Lead Backend Developer - Java/Spring Boot

Position Name – Lead Backend Developer Type of hiring – Fulltime/Subcon Location – Brampton, ON (4 Days onsite) Job Description: Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications: We are seeking a proficient 8 to 15 Years of Java Backend Senior Developer in Java Spring Boot.Person to have strong Java technical skills to enhance an existing application’s architecture as well as create applications architecture from scratch.Expertise a strong understanding of scalable microservices architecture.Should be able to lead technical team, remove technical impediments and help in estimations, code reviews.Must to have experience in utilizing AI‑assisted development tools (Co-pilot or cursor).The role involves creating maintainable REST and SOAP APIs extending.The developer will build data persistence layers using Spring Data JPA Hibernate.Additional duties include containerizing applications with Docker deploying to Kubernetes automating builds with Azure DevOps securing APIs using OAuth JWT and TLS implementing access control optimizing performance with Redis and async processing and using Azure services like Blob Storage and Managed Identity.The candidate will collaborate with frontend QA and DevOps teams in an Agile Scrum environment.Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAmbitious with an ability to take initiativeYou should be passionate about quality and writing clean, reusable, readable code that scales and performs well Accountabilities: Routinely advise on-site or vendor developers/implementation teams on coding, design, and testing/debugging standardsUnderstand and help refine un-stated requirementsRoutinely deal with and resolve difficult technical issuesAid in the development of architectural framework and designBe responsible for the quality of deliverables via sign-off and problem ticketsEvaluate and introduce new tools and techniques to the development teamManage technical issues and the work of other developersAct as liaison with various groups including architecture, vendors, and other project teamsAssume technical leadership role on projectsExercise leadership through superior technical and domain knowledgeConduct regular code reviewsProactively identify areas for improvement, seek solutions and make recommendationsLead initiatives & acts as a change agent (embraces change and helps other to embrace it)Listen actively & suspend judgmentFoster a spirit of creative collaboration by giving team members a common focusHelp establish and maintain quality software architecture and implementation design for productsProvide support to the entire project team in order to deliverProvide mentorship to development team