Lead Java Developer (Fitness sphere)
Company Background Our client is a leading U.S.-based fitness franchisor operating 2,400+ clubs worldwide. Its digital ecosystem supports both franchise operations and member experiences, including onboarding, membership management, payments, and engagement features. Project Description The role focuses on backend development for a high-load platform serving mobile applications through a BFF and microservices architecture. The system integrates with multiple third-party services and supports features such as digital keytag, workout tracking, guided sessions, and class scheduling. The project requires continuous feature development, integration, and performance optimization. Technologies Java 21, Spring Boot 3 Microservices architecture AWS (SQS, SNS, S3, EKS, Kinesis, Redis, RDS, DynamoDB) Datadog Third-party integrations
What You'll Do
Lead architectural decisions and contribute to technical strategy; Drive technical discussions and solution design with technical and non-technical stakeholders; Evaluate new technologies and architectural approaches, including event-driven solutions and integrations; Lead the integration of new technologies into existing high-load backend services; Coordinate distributed teams and ensure alignment across stakeholders; Provide hands-on support when needed: design, implement, and troubleshoot complex backend solutions; Proactively identify technical risks, ambiguities, and delivery challenges, and communicate them with proposed solutions; Lead POCs, spikes, and technical investigations; Job Requirements 7+ years of experience in Java backend development; Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and modern backend architectures; Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture; Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms, preferably in cloud-native backend environments; Experience leading teams, technical initiatives, or architectural decisions; Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving requirements; Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to handle uncertainty; Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain and justify technical decisions; English level: B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher; What Do We Offer The global benefits package includes: Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth; Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts; Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development; Internal startup incubator; Health insurance; English courses; Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle; Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities; Referral program for bringing in new talent; Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.