Senior Java Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team. As a backend engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power core business services. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, secure, and high-performance services that handle millions (or billions) of requests per day.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-availability and high-performance backend services using Java.
• Build APIs and microservices to support frontend applications, internal tools, and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate product requirements into scalable solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Contribute to architecture and design reviews, code reviews, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend appropriate adoption.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8-10 years of backend development experience using Java (8 or later).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Experience building RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
• Proficiency with Spring / Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and scalability challenges.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, containers (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in high-scale environments (handling millions of users or requests per day).
• Exposure to Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems.
• Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and log aggregation tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for code quality, testing, and performance optimization.

What Sets You Apart

• You write clean, efficient, and modular Java code.
• You have a deep understanding of scalable service-oriented architectures.
• You thrive in collaborative, agile teams and are proactive in driving projects forward.
• You are committed to continuous learning and mentoring others.