Lead Java Developer

Lead Java Developer

Full-Time 123750 - 151250 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and modern frameworks.
  • Company: Join a leading tech firm in Brisbane with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a dynamic team that values continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by building high-performance applications in a collaborative environment.
  • Qualifications: 8+ years of backend development experience, especially with Java and cloud technologies.

The predicted salary is between 123750 - 151250 $ per year.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in building scalable, cloud-native, and microservices-based applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in backend development using Java and modern frameworks, along with exposure to distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and cloud platforms. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing backend services for high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot)
  • Build and deploy microservices-based applications with a focus on scalability and reliability
  • Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices
  • Contribute to system design discussions and assist in defining scalable backend architectures
  • Develop low-level designs (LLD) and support high-level designs where required
  • Implement event-driven and distributed system patterns using tools like Kafka
  • Define and consume RESTful APIs and integration services
  • Work with cloud platforms, primarily AWS, to build and deploy applications
  • Collaborate in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation processes
  • Support containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes
  • Follow DevOps and cloud-native engineering best practices

Performance & Reliability

  • Build systems that are highly scalable, low-latency, and resilient
  • Perform performance tuning, debugging, and optimization of backend services
  • Ensure application security, reliability, and fault tolerance

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work closely with frontend developers, architects, QA, and DevOps teams
  • Translate functional and technical requirements into working solutions
  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions
  • Provide guidance to junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
  • Promote best practices in coding, testing, and documentation
  • Support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8–10+ years of experience in backend development

Lead Java Developer employer: Coforge

Join a dynamic team in Brisbane where your expertise as a Senior Database and Middleware Administrator will be valued and nurtured. We offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and professional development. Enjoy competitive benefits, a focus on work-life balance, and the chance to contribute to mission-critical systems that drive our success.

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Contact Details:

Coforge Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Java Developer

Java
Spring Boot
Microservices
AWS
AI/ML-enabled development
Distributed Systems
Event-driven Architectures