Senior Backend Engineer (Java 17+)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java 17+) to join our remote team. This full-time position places you at the forefront of designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated Java applications deployed on AWS infrastructure. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient software solutions that exceed business requirements and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance Java applications utilizing Java 17 and Spring Boot 3.x frameworks.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs adhering to industry best practices and standards for microservices architecture.
• Work with relational databases and leverage Hibernate/JPA for efficient and optimized data persistence strategies.
• Deploy and maintain cloud-native applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, performance optimization, and security compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments with minimal downtime.
• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment pipelines using modern DevOps practices.
• Collaborate effectively with distributed team members using Agile methodologies and scrum practices.
• Document comprehensive technical designs and implementation details for knowledge sharing.
• Mentor junior developers and facilitate knowledge transfer across development teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development with demonstrated expertise in backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in Java 17 or higher and advanced core Java concepts including concurrency and collections.
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework ecosystem, including Spring Boot, Spring Data, and Spring Security.
• Thorough understanding of Hibernate/JPA and relational database design principles and optimization techniques.
• Proven track record designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture at scale.
• Demonstrated experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation for cloud deployments.
• Proficiency with Maven for dependency management, build automation, and project structuring.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with Git version control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies including unit, integration, and functional testing frameworks.
• Conversational English proficiency for effective team communication and collaboration.
• Ability to work within or align schedule with US time zones (EST/PST) for optimal team collaboration.

Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of reactive programming paradigms with Spring WebFlux for high-throughput applications.
• Familiarity with message brokers such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ for event-driven architectures.
• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra for specific use cases.
• Understanding of CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI for automated deployments.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack for observability.
• Knowledge of security best practices, OWASP guidelines, and secure coding standards.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs demonstrating thought leadership.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Remote work options
• Professional development budget
• Flexible working hours
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment