About the Role We are looking for an experienced Backend Lead – Java to lead the development and architecture of scalable backend systems powering our digital banking platform. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture, with proven experience leading backend engineering teams and delivering enterprise-grade systems. You will work closely with architects, product managers, frontend engineers, and Dev Ops teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performance backend services. Key Responsibilities Backend Leadership Lead and mentor backend engineering teams. Define backend architecture standards and development best practices. Conduct code reviews and technical design discussions. Backend Development Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Build scalable microservices architectures supporting high-volume systems. Develop secure and scalable RESTful APIs. System Architecture Contribute to backend system design and architectural decisions. Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance. Implement secure coding standards and backend security practices. Integration & Messaging Integrate backend systems with enterprise services and third-party platforms. Work with event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar technologies. Collaboration Collaborate with frontend, QA, Dev Ops, and product teams. Participate in Agile/Scrum planning and delivery activities. Required Qualifications Experience9+ years of experience in Java backend development2+ years of experience leading backend teams Strong experience with Spring Boot and microservices Technical Skills Java Spring Boot Microservices REST APIsSQL / Postgre SQL / MySQLKafka Docker Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines Git Security & Architecture OAuth2 / JWTDistributed systems design API security best practices Professional Skills Strong leadership and mentoring skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in digital banking, fintech, or financial services Experience building high-availability enterprise systems Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration Experience with event-driven architectures