Java Backend Developer

We have an immediate and high-priority requirement for a Lead Java Backend Developer (80-90% Backend Coding) supporting in Cupertino, CA. We are specifically looking for strong backend engineers with deep AWS experience and cloud-native architecture expertise.

Lead Java Backend Developer (80-90% Backend Coding) + 20% Devops (AWS Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines)

Role: Lead Developer - Java Backend

Location: Cupertino, CA (100% Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Experience: 10-15+ Years

Visa: Open

Must Have Skills

• 10+ years of software development experience

• Strong hands-on Java development experience (80-90% coding)

• Expert in Spring Boot / Spring Framework

• Strong backend and microservices development experience

• Hands-on AWS cloud experience

• Kubernetes and Docker experience

• CI/CD experience using Jenkins, CodeDeploy, or similar tools

• Experience with observability, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting

• Strong Linux/Unix knowledge

• Experience with Kafka, Redis, and PostgreSQL

• Cloud-native application development experience

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Python or Go experience

• Service Mesh experience

• Spark, Flink, Data Warehousing, or MPP platforms

• Basic UI development experience

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot

• Build and maintain cloud-native applications on AWS

• Develop and enhance microservices architecture

• Work with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines

• Monitor application performance and improve observability

• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause analysis

• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements

• Review code and follow software engineering best practices

• Drive technical improvements and mentor junior developers

Strong Preference

✅ Ex-Apple candidates

✅ Product company experience from:

• Apple

• AWS

• Meta

• Netflix

• PayPal

• High-growth startups

✅ Experience building large-scale distributed systems

✅ Strong cloud migration and cloud engineering background

Not a Fit

❌ Frontend/UI-heavy developers

❌ Candidates with limited backend ownership

❌ Candidates with only basic AWS deployment experience

❌ Profiles lacking Kubernetes, automation, and cloud-native experience

❌ Domain-focused Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Telecom candidates without strong technical depth

Mandatory Keywords: Java | Spring Boot | AWS | Kubernetes | Docker | Microservices | Kafka | PostgreSQL | CI/CD | Observability | Linux

Target Profile: Senior/Lead Backend Engineer with deep Java + Spring Boot expertise, strong AWS cloud engineering experience, Kubernetes, microservices, and observability. Candidate should be highly hands-on in coding, architecture, and production support.

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