Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer - Backend (Java/Spring Boot) Company Overview: VIDA Digital Identity is a leading provider of innovative SaaS solutions, dedicated to revolutionizing digital identity and authentication through cutting-edge technology. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in backend development using Java and Spring Boot to join our dynamic and collaborative team. Role Overview: As a Lead Software Engineer specializing in backend technologies, you will take a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core infrastructure of our SaaS platform. Your primary focus will be on building scalable, high-performance, and secure backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. Key Responsibilities: Architect and drive technical decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, performance, and security across backend systems. Design, develop, and maintain robust, high-performance backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot. Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable and business-aligned solutions. Lead the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Continuously optimize and improve existing systems for efficiency, scalability, and reliability. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and best practices to strengthen the platform and engineering capabilities. Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers to uphold high standards of code quality, maintainability, and technical excellence. Ensure system reliability and availability through proactive monitoring, alerting, and incident management, maintaining KPIs such as uptime, latency, and code quality. Lead incident response and root-cause analysis, implementing preventive measures to improve resilience and operational maturity. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 8+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development, with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot. Proven experience architecting and building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems and microservices architectures. Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and system design principles. Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and optimize RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures. Strong knowledge of database systems (both SQL and NoSQL), data modeling, and performance tuning. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including scalable deployment architectures, monitoring, and observability. Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated testing frameworks. Commitment to clean code, robust design, and test-driven development (TDD) principles. Proven track record in mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and driving engineering excellence. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in Agile cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in federated identity protocols, JWT, JWS, JWE, PKI, and standard symmetric/asymmetric cryptography. Knowledge of other programming languages and frameworks would be a plus. Benefits: Competitive compensation package and performance-based incentives. Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and other company perks. Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning in a fast-paced, innovative environment.