Lead Backend Developer

Job Title: Lead Backend Developer

Experience: 6+ Years

Location: Chicago, IL (100% onsite, 5 days a week)

Visa: Green Card, GC, EAD, US Citizen,

Budget: Open for now

Employment Type: FTE

Duration: Long term

Job description

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• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade applications using Java and React technologies.
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• Act as a technical anchor for the development team, providing guidance on architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and best practices.
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• Remain hands-on in coding and contribute significantly to the development of critical application components.
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• Design and develop scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
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• Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
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• Participate in architecture discussions and recommend technical solutions aligned with business requirements.
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• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to quality, security, and performance standards.
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• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA teams, and DevOps engineers throughout the SDLC.
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• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis and resolution.
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• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and support their technical growth.
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• Drive Agile development practices and participate in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
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• Support CI/CD implementation and deployment activities.
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