App Dev - Java - Lead

Overview As Lead Backend Engineer for Java, you design, build, and maintain robust back-end services that power our applications. You’ll guide development with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable features, ensure performance and reliability, and drive code quality through reviews. You’ll stay ahead of industry trends to keep our applications competitive. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on implementation in a contract setting. Compensation / Benefitsmedicaldentalvision401K contributionsPTOsick leave ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain back-end systems and services using JavaCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new featuresEnsure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applicationsIdentify bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve performanceParticipate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledgeStay updated with latest industry trends and technologies to keep the application current Key requirementsProven experience as a Back-End Engineer with strong Java development focusSolid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patternsExperience with RESTful APIs and web servicesFamiliarity with database systems and writing efficient queriesStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiescommunicationteamworkproblem-solvingJavaRESTful APIsobject-oriented design