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# Lead Software Engineer (Java Spring Boot - API Development)

- **Company:** I8IS INC.
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Code Review, Distributed Systems, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Backend, Api Design, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a1ee1fd95af9ee0b

## About the Role

Hands-on experience designing and developing secure, high-performance backend services and distributed systems.
Technical Leadership & Enterprise Application Design
Advanced
Proven experience leading engineering teams, driving architecture decisions, conducting code reviews, and mentoring developers.

## Description

* Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise APIs and backend solutions while driving technical excellence and engineering best practices.
 * Collaborate with Architects, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams to define solutions, resolve technical challenges, and support successful delivery.
 * Provide technical leadership through architecture decisions, code reviews, performance optimization, and mentoring of development teams.

Primary Skills (Must Have)
Skill
Proficiency
Expected
Java & Spring Boot Microservices Development
Advanced
Strong expertise in building scalable microservices, REST APIs, and enterprise backend applications.
REST API & Backend Architecture


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