Backend Developer - Senior

Java Developer with extensive experience developing cloud-native, microservices-

based applications using Java/Spring Boot, REST/JSON APIs, and AWS. Leads the

design, development, and implementation of scalable backend services to support

business requirements. Follows Agile methodologies and drives engineering excellence

through architectural ownership, mentoring, and continuous improvement of

development practices. Champions AI-assisted development to accelerate delivery and

improve code quality.

Requirements

Required Skills

 Strong Java backend experience with Spring, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and

microservices/event-driven architecture

 Experience with AWS services and message broker technologies

 Experience leading API design and documentation standards; owning security

design reviews with strong knowledge of OWASP principles and

authentication/authorization patterns

 Experience defining and driving testing strategy across unit, integration, and

automated testing

 Proficiency in SQL with working knowledge of relational database concepts

including DDL, DML, and reading/understanding stored procedures

 Experience working in a GitHub-based CI/CD environment with hands-on

experience in containerized application packaging and deployment using Docker

and Kubernetes

 Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive architectural improvements,

lead production incident response, and own technical specifications and design

documentation

 Ability to ability AI-assisted development tools across the team; drives adoption

where it improves outcomes, mentors others, and stays current on emerging

technologies and their application to existing systems

Preferred Skills

 Experience with API, security, and performance testing tools such as Postman, OWASP ZAP, and JMeter

 Experience with observability tooling - structured logging, monitoring, and

alerting using CloudWatch, AppDynamics, and/or Splunk

 Experience with PostgreSQL and/or cloud-managed databases (RDS, Aurora)

 Experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence

 Excellent communication and teamwork skills; experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Ember) is a plus for full-stack collaboration.