Backend Java Engineer

Overview

We are collaborating with a prestigious organisation to hire a Backend Java Engineer who will be a key player in constructing scalable, cloud-native applications critical to business operations. This role offers the chance to engage with sophisticated distributed platforms, address intricate engineering challenges, and work alongside a highly skilled team that prioritises technical mastery, creativity, and ongoing improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and sustain scalable backend systems using Java and the Spring Framework.
• Develop and improve microservices architectures capable of handling high-demand, mission-critical services.
• Create cloud-native solutions on AWS leveraging modern development methodologies.
• Design distributed systems emphasizing performance, resilience, reliability, and scalability.
• Partner with product managers, architects, and engineers to convert business needs into sound technical implementations.
• Advocate for and enforce superior standards in software design, code quality, testing, observability, and operational excellence.
• Participate in architectural decisions influencing future platform evolution.
• Maintain applications throughout their life cycle including deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Required Skills and Experience

• Between 3 to 8+ years of experience in software engineering focused on enterprise-level applications.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Java and Spring Framework (including Spring Boot).
• Proven track record designing distributed systems and microservices ecosystems.
• Solid experience developing and deploying applications using AWS cloud services.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and modern backend development paradigms.
• Proficiency with RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and asynchronous processing models.
• Comprehensive knowledge of databases, SQL, and data modelling techniques.
• Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities suited for fast-paced environments.

Why Join?

• Engage with cutting-edge cloud-native architectures using Java, Spring, AWS, and microservices.
• Be part of a highly capable engineering team that fosters technical excellence and continual learning.
• Address challenging scalability and distributed system problems.
• Obtain significant influence over architectural and technical decisions.
• Benefit from a competitive salary package and ample career growth opportunities.
• Experience a collaborative workplace atmosphere prioritizing innovation and best engineering practices.