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Senior Staff Engineer – Java (Backend Architect)Location: India (Hybrid/Onsite – as applicable)Experience: 15+ YearsRole Type: Individual Contributor | Technical LeadershipRole OverviewWe are looking for a Senior Staff Engineer – Java Backend Architect to provide deep technical leadership across backend platforms and distributed systems. This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist who thrives on solving complex architectural problems, shaping long-term technology strategy, and influencing engineering excellence across teams—without formal people management.You will operate at a system-wide level, guiding architecture, mentoring senior engineers, and partnering closely with product and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, cloud-native platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureDefine and evolve backend system architecture for large-scale, distributed, cloud-native platforms.Drive long-term technical roadmap aligned with product vision and business objectives.Anticipate future technical challenges and proactively design scalable, resilient solutions.Establish engineering standards for design patterns, performance, reliability, and security.Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance across multiple engineering teams.Hands-On Engineering ExcellenceDesign, develop, and review high-quality Java-based backend systems.Solve complex performance, scalability, and reliability challenges in distributed environments.Guide teams on best practices in coding, debugging, testing, and observability.Ensure systems are built with a strong focus on maintainability and extensibility.Influence & CollaborationInfluence, guide, and mentor engineers across the organization without direct authority.Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, architects, and senior leadership.Clearly articulate technical ideas, trade-offs, and architectural decisions to diverse audiences.Act as a trusted technical advisor in cross-functional and executive forums.Mandatory QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.15+ years of software development experience with 5+ years in senior technical leadership roles.Expert knowledge of system architecture, cloud-native development, and distributed systems.Strong proficiency in Java, including system design, performance tuning, and debugging.Proven ability to influence technical direction across teams without direct reporting lines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder alignment and presentations.What Success Looks LikeArchitectures that scale seamlessly as the platform grows.Engineering teams aligned around clear technical standards and best practices.Faster, safer delivery of backend systems with improved reliability and performance.Strong collaboration between engineering, product, and business teams.Why This RoleOperate at the highest technical level without people-management overhead.Shape architecture and engineering culture across multiple teams.High visibility and strategic impact on long-term platform evolution.Opportunity to solve complex, large-scale backend challenges.