Backend Developer

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot, cloud-native development, and microservices architecture. This role is responsible for designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting highly scalable backend services and APIs that power enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on software engineer with deep technical knowledge, cloud experience, and a passion for building secure, resilient, and high-performing applications. This individual will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, Front-End Developers, DevOps, and Platform teams to deliver reliable business solutions while driving modernization initiatives and engineering excellence., * Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable backend applications and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.

• Develop cloud-native microservices following modern software architecture principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in system architecture, application design, and technical planning sessions.
• Build secure, reliable, and high-performance services that support enterprise-scale applications.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using Azure DevOps.
• Integrate applications with databases, messaging systems, and third-party services.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, resiliency, and observability.
• Conduct peer code reviews and promote clean coding standards, secure development practices, and software quality.
• Support application modernization initiatives, cloud migration efforts, and technical debt reduction.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across development teams.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency, testing, documentation, and software delivery.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience developing enterprise backend applications.
• Strong experience with Java 17 or later.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring ecosystem technologies.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure or comparable cloud platforms.
• Experience with Azure services including:
• Azure App Services
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure API Management
• Application Insights
• Azure Monitor
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps Repos, pull requests, and branching strategies.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases, data modeling, and application integration patterns.
• Experience troubleshooting complex enterprise applications and distributed systems.
• Understanding of application scalability, resiliency, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum software development teams.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted coding and testing solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker containerization.
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
• Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus.
• Experience building cloud-native enterprise applications.
• Experience in banking, financial services, fintech, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), OWASP principles, and application security best practices.
• Experience with application monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Familiarity with sustainable coding practices and performance-efficient system design.

Technical Skills

• Java 17+
• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework
• RESTful APIs
• Microservices Architecture
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure App Services
• Azure SQL
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure API Management
• Application Insights
• Azure DevOps
• Git
• CI/CD Pipelines
• SQL Databases
• Docker
• Kubernetes (AKS)
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Messaging Platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus)
• Agile / Scrum
• GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools

Pay: $80.00 - $88.00 per hour