Job Description

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer to support and enhance our API and microservices ecosystem in a cloud-native AWS environment.
• This role focuses on BAU (Business-As-Usual) support, ensuring system stability, performance, and continuous improvement of backend services.
• Provide BAU support for Java-based microservices and APIs, ensuring high availability and reliability.
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  Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java (17+) and Spring Boot (3.x).
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  Manage and support cloud infrastructure on AWS (ECS, EC2, RDS).
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  Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using tools like Grafana and CloudWatch.
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  Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, and CodePipeline.
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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and deploy enhancements.
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  Support integration with identity and access management systems (Okta).
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  Work with MuleSoft for API integrations and middleware support.
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  Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, security, and performance optimization.
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  Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Good to Have

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  Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
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  Exposure to security best practices in cloud environments.
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  Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Soft Skills

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  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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  Ability to work in a fast-paced BAU support environment.
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  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  Proactive mindset with ownership of production system.

Requirements

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  8+ years of experience in Java backend development.
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  Strong expertise in Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.x.
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  Proven experience in building and supporting microservices and REST/GraphQL APIs.
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  Hands-on experience with AWS services: ECS, EC2, RDS.
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  Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
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  Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, and CodePipeline.
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  Strong knowledge of SQL, Oracle and relational databases.
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  Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and AWS CloudWatch.
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  3+ years of experience with Okta for authentication/authorization.
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  3+ years of experience with MuleSoft for API integration.