Design, build, and maintain scalable Java/Spring Boot backend services and RESTful microservices. Implement event-driven architectures with Kafka, manage PostgreSQL schemas and queries, ensure performance and security, troubleshoot production issues, collaborate across teams, participate in code reviews, and operate services on Kubernetes with CI/CD workflows.
We are looking for Backend Engineers to build scalable APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations for modern digital platforms.
Backend Engineer
Seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable backend services for enterprise-grade platforms. The role requires strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, along with exposure to distributed systems and production-scale applications.
The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance backend solutions that support critical business workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices supporting high-volume transactions.
- Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.
- Design schemas, optimize queries, and manage data using PostgreSQL.
- Ensure application performance, scalability, resilience, and security.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, product owners, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end features.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement fixes.
- Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.
- Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
- Solid experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
- Practical experience with Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms.
- Experience building microservices and scalable backend systems.
- Strong understanding of REST APIs and backend design patterns.
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS preferred).
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
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Must-Haves
- 5+ years of Java + Spring Boot microservices experience
- 3+ years deploying and operating services on Kubernetes (GKE or AWS)
- Hands-on JVM profiling and heap analysis experience
- Load testing experience
- Experience diagnosing memory leaks and latency issues in production
- Experience triaging OOMs and P99 spikes
- Experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities (dependency/CVE scanning, patching)
- Experience with GitHub pull requests, branch protection rules, and code review workflows
- Strong understanding of Git branching strategies (GitFlow or Trunk-Based Development)
- Experience resolving merge conflicts and maintaining release branches
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Experience with GitHub Copilot for developer productivity
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code repositories (Terraform, Helm Charts)
- Experience managing Kubernetes deployment manifests using GitOps (ArgoCD or FluxCD)
- Experience reviewing performance-related code changes and production hotfixes through GitHub
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 140,000
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 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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