Backend Engineer
Posted 26 Dec 2024
Advertised as “Senior JAVA Backend Engineer - Remote”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, leveraging your expertise in Java Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and modern software development practices.
Key Responsibilities :
Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Java Spring Boot.
Microservices Architecture: Develop and deploy microservices-based applications, ensuring modularity and scalability.
Database Management: Design and optimize relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) to ensure efficient data handling.
Event-Driven Architecture: Integrate and manage event streaming platforms like Kafka for real-time data processing and communication.
System Design: Architect and design backend solutions using proven design patterns and best practices to meet business requirements.
Containerization and Orchestration: Develop, deploy, and manage services on platforms like OpenShift or similar container orchestration environments.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency in production.
Code Quality and Standards: Promote coding standards, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.
Collaboration: Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless solutions.
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in backend development.
Proven experience in building and deploying microservices-based architectures.