Java Back-End Engineer

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Senior Java Back-End Software Engineer to architect, develop, and optimize high-performance back-end systems that drive our applications.

POSITION INFO:
Remote Role

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in back-end engineering with a plus to also have experience in a customer-facing or consulting role, designing and maintaining scalable back-end systems.
• Preferably 7+ years of experience in solving complex technical challenges in distributed systems, cloud environments, or microservices architectures.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Back-end development: Design, develop, and optimize scalable back-end applications using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring high availability, performance, and maintainability.
• Database operations and optimization: Implement advanced query optimization techniques for relational and NoSQL databases such as Cassandra and PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient data retrieval and storage.
• API development and security: Architect, implement, and enhance RESTful APIs (OpenAPI) and GraphQL, applying advanced security practices including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API gateway configurations.
• Microservices and event-driven architecture: Design and implement distributed back-end services within a microservices architecture, optimizing service-to-service communication using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Cloud and containerization: Lead deployment strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, automating infrastructure provisioning with AWS CLI and AWS SDK while ensuring high availability.