Sr. Backend Engineer (Java / Spring Boot)

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March 3, 2026
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Job Description

🎯 Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to design, develop, and maintain high-performance microservices deployed in cloud environments.

You will work on scalable, containerized systems handling thousands of requests per second, integrating with multiple client applications through secure APIs.

🛠 Core Technical Requirements

👨‍💻 Experience

  • 3+ years of hands-on development experience
  • Strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices
  • Experience with product development environments preferred

💻 Backend & Architecture

  • Microservices architecture & design patterns
  • REST API development (OAuth, SSL security standards)
  • JPA / Hibernate
  • Efficient communication patterns using Apache Kafka
  • Debugging live production systems

🗄 Databases

  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis

☁ DevOps & Deployment

  • CI/CD pipelines using GitLab / Jenkins
  • Containerization with Docker
  • Orchestration via Kubernetes
  • Logging & monitoring with EFK Stack (Elasticsearch, Fluentd, Kibana)

🧠 Key Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain scalable microservices using Spring Boot
  • Deploy services in cloud environments within containers
  • Ensure APIs are secure, efficient, and easily integrable
  • Develop lightweight, secure communication using Kafka
  • Optimize systems to handle high throughput (thousands of RPS)
  • Lead and mentor a small team of engineers
  • Write technical documentation and create test cases
  • Maintain high code quality standards and best practices
  • Debug and resolve issues in live production setups

⭐ Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong understanding of system architecture & scalability
  • Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases
  • Hands-on with CI/CD and container ecosystems
  • Leadership mindset with mentoring ability
  • Strong debugging and production support skills
  • Deep understanding of API standards & security protocols

📌 Required Skills

Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, JPA, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, MySQL