Java Technical Lead

Technical Lead – Backend Engineering (Java)

McKinney, Texas

Bee Hyv is a boutique software engineering firm helping product companies, mid‑market enterprises, and PE‑backed firms modernize systems, build cloud‑native platforms, and adopt AI/GenAI solutions. We bring the agility and technical depth of a high‑end product engineering partner, trusted by Silicon Valley startups and enterprises alike.

We are looking for a Technical Lead – Backend Engineering who combines strong coding ability with architectural thinking and execution leadership. This is a hands‑on role where you will design and build backend services, work with complex enterprise systems, and collaborate closely with client stakeholders to shape technical direction.

As a consulting partner, Bee Hyv is recognized for its engineering excellence. In this role, you will represent Bee Hyv’s technical expertise on the ground — acting as the face of our engineering capabilities. You’ll be expected to stay current with evolving technologies and industry best practices, and use that knowledge to deliver high‑quality solutions that our clients rely on.

The role involves working as an individual contributor while also identifying, structuring, and carving out work for an extended engineering team offshore. You’ll be responsible for managing the successful execution of this work and ensuring high‑quality delivery.

This role offers exposure to both modernization of existing systems and new product development, so flexibility and adaptability are key.

• Design and develop robust backend services using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud)
• Contribute hands‑on to coding, reviews, and architectural decisions
• Analyze existing enterprise applications to understand business logic and identify opportunities for re‑architecture or enhancement
• Collaborate with client‑side product owners, architects, and stakeholders to define and deliver solutions
• Act as the local technical representative of Bee Hyv, demonstrating engineering excellence and guiding technology direction
• Identify and structure work for the offshore engineering team in India, and manage its execution
• Stay current with technology trends and apply relevant innovations to solve real‑world problems
• Use AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity and streamline development
• Ensure cloud‑native implementations are secure, scalable, and maintainable (Azure, Kubernetes, etc.)

• 6+ years of backend software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8+; Java 21 exposure preferred)
• Proven experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture
• Good understanding of distributed systems, API design, and cloud deployments (Azure preferred)
• Ability to work across both legacy systems and greenfield development
• Strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate onsite and offshore execution
• A consulting mindset: proactive, articulate, and always representing technical best practices
• Familiarity with financial or payment systems is a plus
• Proficiency with AI‑assisted tools to accelerate development

• Build enterprise‑grade software for both tech‑focused Bay Area startups and large global enterprises
• Be the face of Bee Hyv’s engineering excellence and work closely with clients who value technical depth
• Take on technically challenging projects across modernization and new product development
• Work in a fast‑moving, engineering‑led culture that emphasizes quality and innovation
• Be part of a growing team in McKinney, Texas, with opportunities to lead delivery through distributed teams
• Gain broad exposure across architectural design, hands‑on engineering, and client‑facing collaboration