Backend developer

Job Description:

We are looking for Backend Engineers to build scalable APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations for modern digital platforms. 

Backend Engineer 

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable backend services for enterprise-grade platforms. The role requires strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, along with exposure to distributed systems and production-scale applications. 

The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance backend solutions that support critical business workflows. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot. 
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices supporting high-volume transactions. 
• Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka. 
• Design schemas, optimize queries, and manage data using PostgreSQL. 
• Ensure application performance, scalability, resilience, and security. 
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product owners, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end features. 
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement fixes. 
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions. 
• Required Skills & Experience 
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot. 
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases. 
• Practical experience with Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms. 
• Experience building microservices and scalable backend systems. 
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and backend design patterns. 
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS preferred). 
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. 

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Must-Haves 

• 5+ years of Java + Spring Boot microservices experience 
• 3+ years deploying and operating services on Kubernetes (GKE or AWS) 
• Hands-on JVM profiling and heap analysis experience 
• Load testing experience 
• Experience diagnosing memory leaks and latency issues in production 
• Experience triaging OOMs and P99 spikes 
• Experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities (dependency/CVE scanning, patching) 
• Experience with GitHub pull requests, branch protection rules, and code review workflows 
• Strong understanding of Git branching strategies (GitFlow or Trunk-Based Development) 
• Experience resolving merge conflicts and maintaining release branches 
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment 

Preferred (Nice to Have) 

• Experience with GitHub Copilot for developer productivity 
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code repositories (Terraform, Helm Charts) 
• Experience managing Kubernetes deployment manifests using GitOps (ArgoCD or FluxCD) 
• Experience reviewing performance-related code changes and production hotfixes through GitHub