Senior Backend Software Engineer Java & Spring Boot

Job Title

Senior Backend Software Engineer Java & Spring Boot

Overview / Summary

We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud-based application development. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing backend services.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and use cases.
• Design, develop, and deliver backend applications using modern programming languages, frameworks, and technologies.
• Develop and maintain scalable APIs and microservices.
• Follow architecture guidelines to ensure consistent and maintainable application design.
• Build and support server-side applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams, including product owners, architects, and designers.
• Deploy and support applications in cloud or on-premises environments.
• Monitor application health, performance, security, and disaster recovery.
• Design and manage data storage and retrieval using database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Promote engineering best practices, including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), and continuous delivery (CD).
• Improve backend infrastructure and deployment processes to enhance reliability and resiliency.
• Implement security practices to protect application and user data.
• Design and develop APIs for web, mobile, and enterprise applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming and object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining applications using Spring Boot.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Prior experience developing enterprise APIs.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting applications on a cloud platform.
• Experience working with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages, or advanced proficiency in one programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) or equivalent cloud services.
• Experience developing applications using Kotlin.
• Experience with RESTful interfaces and OpenAPI Specification (OAS) standards.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies, backlogs, user stories, and tools such as Jira.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, product managers, DevOps engineers, UI/UX designers, and business stakeholders.

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