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# Lead Java Spring Boot Backend Developer

- **Company:** CYNET SYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Issaquah, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,560 - $128,960
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Eclipse (Software), Github, Gradle, Monitoring of Systems, IntelliJ IDEA, JSON, Junit, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, RabbitMQ, Mockito, Prometheus, Standard Sql, Visual Studio Online, Web Applications, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Google Cloud, Postman, Grafana, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Slack, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker, Elk Stack, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7d63bf8e-655d-4c2f-ad76-5a077a0b89b2

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Backend Developer specializing in Java Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the retail domain, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for implementing best development practices across onsite-offshore teams. The candidate will participate in all aspects of the SDLC lifecycle including solution design, implementation, and deployment from offshore. This hands-on technical role requires strong object-oriented and system design skills, Web application architecture, Web services, and XML/JSON transformation. The candidate must have excellent communication skills to successfully interact with stakeholders, other software developers, application and data architects, business analysts, and other related teams., * 10+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.

 * Strong expertise in Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and service orchestration.
 * Experience with retail systems such as POS, inventory, order management, or customer engagement platforms.
 * Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
 * Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), with Google Cloud Platform preferred.
 * Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
 * Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
 * Excellent communication and leadership skills.
 * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Tools & Technologies:

 * Development: IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, VS Code.
 * Version Control: Git, Bitbucket.
 * Build Tools: Maven, Gradle.
 * CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI.
 * Testing: JUnit, Mockito, Postman, REST Assured.
 * Monitoring: ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana.
 * Cloud & Containerization: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes.
 * Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams.

Nice to Have:

 * Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
 * Exposure to retail analytics and data pipelines.
 * Certifications in Java, Spring, or cloud technologies.

## Description

* Lead backend development efforts using Java Spring Boot and Microservices.
 * Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams across onsite and offshore locations.
 * Mentor junior developers and enforce coding standards and best practices.
 * Drive continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
 * Ensure code quality through automated testing and code reviews.
 * Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
 * Work closely with product owners and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.