Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale backend applications and microservices.
Architect and build event-driven systems using Apache Kafka and modern distributed system patterns.
Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and coaching.
Drive application architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, maintainability, and performance.
Partner with product management and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Define and promote software engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues while continuously improving system observability and resiliency.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployment strategies.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the overall technology stack.
Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and technical roadmap development.
Ensure security, compliance, and operational excellence across backend platforms.

Strong expertise in Java (Java 11/17+)
Extensive experience developing applications using Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem
Hands-on experience designing and implementing Kafka-based event-driven architectures
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Experience building and consuming REST APIs
Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Strong understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented design principles, and clean coding practices
Experience with source control systems such as Git
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service

Lead Software Engineer – Back End, Java, Spring Boot, Kafka

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