SSE/Lead Backend Engineer - Java

Questhiring

📍 New Delhi, Delhi, India

Full-time Computer Occupations Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled

Senior Software Engineer / Lead Backend Engineer

with strong expertise in

Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and System Design . The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in building scalable, high-performance distributed systems and possess strong problem-solving skills with solid DSA fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using

Java and Spring Boot
Architect and implement

Microservices-based applications
Develop event-driven systems using

Apache Kafka
Lead system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and product teams
Mentor junior engineers and conduct code ...