Jobs → Engineering → Lead Java Backend Developer

About the Role We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Java Backend Developer to join Apple's team. This role requires strong hands-on coding expertise, deep AWS experience, and cloud-native architecture knowledge. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement backend systems using Java and Spring Boot • Develop and maintain microservices architecture • Utilize AWS Cloud and cloud-native applications • Work with Kubernetes and Docker for containerization • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or AWS CodeDeploy • Manage Kafka, Redis, and PostgreSQL for data processing • Ensure observability, monitoring, and troubleshooting • Provide production support and technical leadership • Collaborate with product teams on technical requirements Requirements • 10–15+ years of experience in backend development • Strong hands-on coding expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework • Deep experience with AWS Cloud and cloud-native applications • Proficiency with Kubernetes and Docker • Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or AWS CodeDeploy • Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, and PostgreSQL • Understanding of observability, monitoring, and troubleshooting • Experience with Linux/Unix and production support • Strong technical leadership and communication skills Ideal Candidates • 80–90% hands-on backend coding experience • Strong AWS and Kubernetes expertise • Experience with product-based companies such as Apple, AWS, Meta, Netflix, PayPal, or high-growth startups • Ex-Apple candidates preferred Note: This is a 100% onsite role in Cupertino, CA. We are looking for hands-on backend engineers, not frontend-heavy developers.