Posted 20 days ago
Backend Developer - Senior
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Senior Backend Developer leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable cloud-native microservices using Java/Spring Boot and AWS, driving architectural ownership, mentoring, and AI-assisted development practices.
About this role
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.
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