Lead Java Backend Engineer

Role: Lead Java Backend Engineer Location: Newark, CA Duration : 6+ months About the Role We are looking for a hardcore Java developer to lead the migration of existing backend services into a Java microservices architecture. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, concurrency, and experience with code generation tools to accelerate development Key Responsibilities Migrate and refactor backend services into Java microservices (Spring Boot). Define and implement scalable architecture & best practices. Leverage code generation tools (e.g., OpenAPI, JHipster, custom frameworks) for consistency and speed. Work with Kafka, distributed systems, and event-driven processes. Ensure high performance, reliability, and documentation throughout. Qualifications 10+ years of Java/Spring Boot experience with strong concurrency & performance tuning skills. Hands-on experience with code generation frameworks/tools. Strong knowledge of microservices, REST, messaging, caching. Experience with Kafka, MongoDB, Docker/Kubernetes, AWS preferred.