JAVA BACKEND TECHNICAL LEAD @ SAPPHIRE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
Sapphire Software Solutions is seeking a seasoned Java Backend Technical Lead to spearhead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable backend applications. This role is based in Newark, NJ, and requires a dedicated professional to work onsite five days a week. You will be responsible for leading the technical direction of the backend team, ensuring that microservices and Spring Boot applications are architected for maximum efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems and a proven ability to mentor junior developers while delivering mission-critical software solutions.
A significant portion of this role involves building and managing sophisticated event-driven systems utilizing Apache Kafka. This includes the development of producers, consumers, and listeners to facilitate seamless message processing. You will oversee the persistence of consumed events into PostgreSQL and other relational or NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and system reliability. Furthermore, you will be expected to implement robust fault-tolerant designs and maintain high standards for CI/CD pipelines and build automation. As a technical leader, you will collaborate with stakeholders to define system integrations and drive the adoption of best practices across the development lifecycle.
A significant portion of this role involves building and managing sophisticated event-driven systems utilizing Apache Kafka. This includes the development of producers, consumers, and listeners to facilitate seamless message processing. You will oversee the persistence of consumed events into PostgreSQL and other relational or NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and system reliability. Furthermore, you will be expected to implement robust fault-tolerant designs and maintain high standards for CI/CD pipelines and build automation. As a technical leader, you will collaborate with stakeholders to define system integrations and drive the adoption of best practices across the development lifecycle.
Key Requirements
12+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, and listener patterns.
Proven experience in building and maintaining event-driven systems.
Strong experience with REST API development and complex system integration.
Expert knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational database management systems.
Deep understanding of distributed systems and message-driven architecture.
Expertise in designing fault-tolerant systems and high-availability solutions.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern build tools.
Ability to lead the design, development, and deployment phases of large-scale projects.
Experience with NoSQL databases for event persistence.
Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage technical teams.