Java Backend Engineer

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java and related frameworks, with a passion for writing clean, efficient, and reliable code. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance backend services powering our applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful / GraphQL APIs and backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver scalable solutions.
• Implement microservices architecture and ensure high availability and fault tolerance.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following best practices.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security of backend services.
• Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) for data modeling, schema design, and query optimization.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and production issue resolution.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–8 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Strong programming skills in Java (8/11/17).
• Experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, Microservices, and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Solid knowledge of Relational Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Good understanding of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ).
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Reactive Programming (Spring WebFlux, RxJava).
• Familiarity with API Gateway, Service Mesh, or Serverless Architecture.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, encryption, etc.).

Experience

6+ years of hands-on experience in backend development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.