Lead Backed Developer
myGate · Kochi
- Experience4–8 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelmid
- Posted2 Sept 2026
About myGate
myGate is hiring in Kochi in real estate construction. This role looks for around 4+ years of experience.
Skills
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Spring Framework
- microservices architecture
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- system design
- scalability
- performance tuning
The role
A backend developer at a consumer technology platform designs and scales Java and Spring Boot services, building microservices architecture and RESTful APIs for high-traffic systems. System design, distributed systems, and production stability guide reliable feature delivery while mentoring engineers and improving engineering practices.
Full job description
We are looking for a Backend Lead who will own the design, development, and scalability of backend systems powering myGate's high-traffic platform. The ideal candidate will bring strong system design expertise, hands-on coding ability, and leadership skills to mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence.
Responsibilities:
Lead backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems.
Design RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Optimise database queries and ensure performance tuning.
Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and testing.
Collaborate with Product, Mobile, and Frontend teams for feature delivery.
Drive CI/CD, deployment processes, and cloud best practices.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to hiring decisions.
Take ownership of production stability, monitoring, and issue resolution.
Requirements:
5-7 years of backend development experience in Java.
Strong experience with Spring Boot / Spring Framework.
Hands-on experience in designing microservice architecture.
Experience with MySQL / PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of Redis / caching mechanisms.
Familiarity with Kafka / event-driven systems.
Strong understanding of system design, scalability and performance tuning.