Software Engineer-Java Backend

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in backend development, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based backend applications.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and high-quality code following best practices.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

System Design & Architecture

• Contribute to application design, architecture, and technical decision-making.
• Implement scalable and reliable solutions with fault tolerance and high availability.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure quality standards.
• Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.

Cloud & Modern Engineering Practices

• Develop and deploy applications in cloud environments (GCP/AWS/Azure).
• Work with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Build applications aligned with cloud-native principles.
• Support modernization initiatives and adoption of new technologies.

DevOps & Operations

• Work with CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployments.
• Collaborate with teams on monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
• Debug and resolve production issues in distributed systems.
• Follow best practices in automation and infrastructure management.

Collaboration & Quality

• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint deliverables.
• Maintain high coding standards and ensure quality through testing.
• Contribute to documentation, including technical designs and runbooks.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot development.
• Hands-on experience with backend systems, APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, Git workflows, and automation.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) is a plus.

Data & Integration

• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Understanding of event-driven architectures and messaging systems.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to frontend technologies such as React or Angular.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
• Familiarity with Big Data or distributed systems concepts.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Self-driven, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant experience in software development and backend engineering.