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Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Java and Python. Implement RESTful/GraphQL APIs, optimize SQL/NoSQL databases, develop microservices, enforce security (OAuth2/JWT), write unit/integration tests, optimize performance, and collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams in Agile processes.
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Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Java (Spring) and Python (Django/FastAPI). Implement REST/GraphQL APIs, optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, develop microservices, ensure security (OAuth2/JWT), write tests, improve performance, and collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams in Agile processes.
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Build and maintain server-side logic, databases, and AWS cloud integrations using Python and Java. Design scalable APIs, optimize performance and security, implement cloud-native architectures, and produce technical documentation for high-availability, distributed systems.
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Design, develop, and scale Java-based microservices and real-time event-processing systems. Build RESTful APIs, implement complex business logic, and architect event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka. Deploy and manage containerized applications on AWS EKS, integrate AWS services, and ensure system reliability through testing, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. The role also involves distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and database integration.
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to design, develop, and scale mission-critical backend services. In this role, you will be responsible for building robust microservices and real-time event-processing systems that handle complex business logic and high-volume data streams. The ideal candidate thrives in a cloud-native environment and has a deep understanding of distributed systems and event-driven patterns.
Key Responsibilities
- Microservices Development: Design and implement scalable, high-performance microservices using Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
- Event-Driven Architecture: Architect and maintain event-driven systems utilizing Apache Kafka for seamless asynchronous communication and real-time event processing.
- API Design: Develop and document secure, versioned RESTful APIs to support internal services and external integrations.
- Business Logic Implementation: Translate complex functional requirements into efficient business rules and logic within the application layer.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and manage containerized applications on AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), ensuring optimal resource utilization and high availability.
- System Integration: Integrate backend components with various AWS services to enhance scalability, storage, and monitoring capabilities.
- Quality & Performance: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while performing regular performance tuning and troubleshooting of distributed systems.
Required Technical Skills
- Core Languages: Proficiency in Java (JDK 11+).
- Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Boot (Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Spring Data).
- Messaging & Streaming: Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, and Kafka Streams.
- Cloud & Orchestration: Proven experience with AWS services, specifically AWS EKS, EC2, S3, and IAM.
- Architecture: Strong understanding of Microservices architecture and Event-Driven Architecture (EDA).
- Web Services: Expert knowledge of REST API design principles and JSON/XML.
- Database & Logic: Experience managing event processing workflows and implementing complex business rules engines.
- DevOps Tools: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB).
- Understanding of distributed tracing and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch).
- Knowledge of reactive programming or functional programming patterns in Java.
- Background in designing systems for financial services or high-frequency data environments.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 35,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 123,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
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