Senior/Lead Java Backend Engineer

Your Role

• Develop microservices using Java, Spring Boot/Quarkus, and integrate services effectively.

• Use AI and Agentic Coding to improve development productivity and quality.

• Apply Clean Code, SOLID principles, and automated unit/integration testing.

• Work with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

• Manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) and at least one hyperscaler cloud platform.

• Deliver maintainable, high-performance, and scalable solutions.

• Monitor and optimize applications using tools like Datadog.

• Follow secure coding practices and be familiar with OWASP Top 10.

• Proficient in modern IDEs, version control, build tools, and code analysis practices.

• Act as a proactive team player and collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders.

• Challenge the status quo and independently solve complex or ambiguous problems.

• Translate business needs into achievable tasks, plans, and roadmaps.

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions.

• Participate in code reviews and architecture reviews.

• Coordinate with operations teams on availability, monitoring, logging, backups, and documentation.

• Deliver incremental progress, adapt to feedback, and avoid unnecessary complexity.

• Communicate clearly and proactively, keeping teams and stakeholders informed at all times.

Your Profile

Must-Have Skills (4+ years):

• Proficiency in Java programming language and extensive hands-on experience with the Spring or Quarkus framework.
• Proven experience with APIs such as RESTful APIs, GraphQL or gRPC.
• Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL or MS-SQL
• Experience with developer tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence.

Should-Have Skills (2+ years):

• Solid understanding of containerization using Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift
• Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Proven experience in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI Azure DevOpsor similar.
• Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies like OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, or SAML.

Nice-to-Have Skills (0.5+ year):

• Hands-On experience with AI and Agentic Coding e.g. Anthrophic Claude, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot
• Hands-on experience with Serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions).
• Exposure to Cloud AI/ML services such as Amazon Bedrock
• Kafka messaging platforms or other event and messaging platforms.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems and shell scripting.