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.