Java Backend Developer

Here is a list of skills needed for a backend engineer:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent. 
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience. 
• Solid understanding of core Computer Science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented design principles. 
• Strong experience developing RESTful APIs with Java and Spring Boot. 
• Experience working with relational databases (such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL) and proficiency in SQL for data modeling and querying. 
• Application development utilizing Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, including unit testing. 
• Experience writing unit and integration tests. 
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar) to improve productivity and code quality while handling enterprise data responsibly.
• Understanding of Agile software development principles and experience working as part of a Scrum-based delivery team. 
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (such as GitHub). 
• Exposure to cloud-native enterprise applications deployed in PCF.
• Experience with Spring Cloud and Cloud Foundry application deployment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting production applications. 
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members. 
• Effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker.
• Hands-on experience with messaging platforms such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.