Sr. Backend Software Engineer - APIs, Spring Boot, Java

Role Summary

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable backend systems and APIs using Spring Boot, Java.
• Work closely with the team to design, implement, and optimize databases to support our applications. Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cosmos DB) is essential.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to gain insights into system performance, user behavior, and application usage, driving data-driven decisions and optimizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and build RESTful APIs that meet the project requirements and adhere to best practices.
• Integrate backend systems with Splunk for comprehensive monitoring, logging, and analysis of application logs and metrics.
• Containerize and host applications using docker, Kubernetes.
• Demonstrate expertise in API security, including authentication, authorization, and protection against common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top Ten).
• Investigate and address security violations, vulnerabilities, and incidents, implementing necessary measures to enhance application security.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and the overall quality of the codebase.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and work towards optimizing application performance for speed and scalability.
  Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and debug complex issues within the backend system, both independently and as part of a team.
• Integration and Deployment: Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate backend applications with various deployment pipelines, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Golang is essential.
• Database Knowledge: Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including database design, querying, and optimization.
• Security Skills: Proven experience working on API security implementations and dealing with security violations.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in backend development, preferably in a fast-paced and agile environment.
• Problem-solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex problems, propose effective solutions, and implement them efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Version Control: Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) to draw insights from data.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and experience handling security violations and incidents.
• Previous experience in designing and developing microservices architectures is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile development environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring junior developers and guiding technical decisions.

• A challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic and international environment.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing company with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture that values personal growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.