Lead Backend Developer - $77 - $82 An Hour

Lead Backend Developer (Java/Spring Boot, API Architecture)

Be part of a transformative technology initiative within the insurance industry, working on scalable services, modern APIs, and enterprise-wide integrations.This hybrid contract offers exposure to complex systems, meaningful challenges, and opportunities to contribute to innovative solutions with broad organizational impact.Compensation and Terms

Salaried: $77-82 per hour.Incorporated Business Rate: $88-93 per hour.6-month contract.Full time position: 37.50 hours per week.Weekday schedule: 9 am to 5 pm.Hybrid work: 3 days per week in the office.Responsibilities

Design and review backend services and REST APIs.Lead orchestration of multiple upstream services (rates, adjustments, customer attributes).Guide team on scalable, stateless service design.Define API contracts, error handling, and resiliency patterns.Support developers with design decisions and troubleshooting.Partner with BA on translating business rules into technical solutions.Ensure code quality, standards, and delivery timelines.What You Will Need to Succeed

10+ years of backend development experience using Java, Spring Boot, or similar technologies.Strong expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs and service orchestration layers.Hands‑on experience integrating distributed systems and multiple upstream systems/APIs.Experience designing stateless services and scalable backend architectures.Strong understanding of API contracts, error handling, and resiliency patterns.Experience building or integrating pricing engines or financial calculation services.Knowledge of banking systems, including rates, lending, or product services.Familiarity with batch systems or hybrid batch and real‑time architectures.Experience with observability tools and practices, including logging, tracing, and monitoring.Exposure to rules engines or complex business logic orchestration.