Backend Developer

Job Description: Backend Developer (Java / Spring Boot / Microservices)Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Backend Developer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance distributed systems. You will focus on building modular microservices, optimizing application performance, and ensuring seamless integration between backend services. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the Java ecosystem, excels at translating complex business logic into clean code, and thrives in an agile environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMicroservices Development: Design, develop, and deploy production-grade microservices using Java 17+ and the Spring Boot framework. API Architecture: Build robust, secure, and well-documented RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with third-party applications. System Scalability: Optimize backend components for high availability, low latency, and maximum throughput. Database Management: Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex queries across relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.Asynchronous Communication: Implement event-driven architectures using message brokers like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ. Security & Compliance: Secure APIs and distributed services using OAuth2, JWT, and Spring Security. Quality Assurance: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito to achieve robust code coverage. CI/CD Integration: Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes via automated pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI). Required Skills & QualificationsCore Expertise: Strong proficiency in Core Java (Java 8, 11, or 17+) and deep hands-on experience with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring MVC, and Spring Security). Architecture: Proven experience designing and implementing decoupled Microservices architectures (handling service discovery, API gateways, circuit breakers, and configuration management).ORM Tools: Deep familiarity with Hibernate or Spring Data JPA for database connectivity. Build & Tools: Strong command over Git version control and build automation tools like Maven or Gradle. Agile Mindset: Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies.Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.Preferred / Good-to-Have SkillsHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Familiarity with caching layers like Redis or Memcached.Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor). Education & Experience RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: [Insert Range, e.g., 3–6 years] of professional software development experience primarily focused on backend engineering.What We OfferCompetitive salary and performance-based bonuses.Flexible work-from-home/hybrid arrangements.Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Opportunities for career growth and upskilling in cutting-edge tech stacks.