Onsite Role: Lead Backend Engineer at Charlotte, NC: NEED LOCAL ONLY

[HMG America]

Hi,

This is Harman and I am working with HMG America LLC, The best Business Solutions focused Information Technology Company with IT consulting and services, software and web development, staff augmentation and other professional services. One of our direct clients is looking for Lead Backend Engineer. Below is the detailed job description. Kindly let me know if you feel comfortable. Thanks,

Lead Backend Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite from day 1)
Duration: 6-12 months

Interviews on Saturday and Sunday (18 and 19th October).

Interview Mode: In person second round

NEED LOCAL ONLY

Looking for candidate strong in Java8 coding , spring boot, spring security, jpa/hibernate, Lead Role and able to write complex sql queries

Job Description:

• Looking for a highly motivated Lead Backend Engineer who is eager to take ownership, drive innovation, and establish best practices for our backend systems. In this role, you will not only lead the technical direction but also introduce new standards, processes, and guidelines to elevate the engineering team. You will work closely with product managers and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable, high-quality backend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Technical Vision & Leadership: Design smart, scalable, and maintainable backend architectures, setting new engineering standards and best practices.
• Team Leadership: Take charge of a team of backend engineers (onshore/offshore), ensuring efficient execution, mentorship, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Process & Code Excellence: Define and enforce coding guidelines, best practices, and automation to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Hands-on Development: Actively contribute to backend development using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Microservices Transformation: Lead the transition from monolithic to modern microservices architecture.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Collaborate with cloud architects to deploy and optimize applications on AWS.
• Database Management: Utilize strong MySQL skills to design and manage efficient database structures and queries.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the product team and other stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner.

Qualifications:
Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and best practices
• Proficiency in MySQL and relational database design
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Familiarity with Hibernate (preferred)
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization (a plus)

Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years in backend development
• 2+ years of experience leading a development team
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, high-performance systems

Soft Skills:

• Strong ownership mindset with a passion for driving change and setting standards
• Exceptional communication skills—able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for the product team and business stakeholders
• Hunger for learning, innovation, and improving team efficiency

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to event-driven architecture and Kafka
• If you’re a self-driven engineer eager to take a team to the next level, build smart solutions, and set new industry standards, we’d love to hear from you!

Thanks & Regards,

Harmanpreet Singh 

Senior US IT Recruiter

HMG America LLC  

har...@hmgamerica.com

http://www.hmgamerica.com