Java Backend Developer

Purple Drive

Java Backend Developer Share Contractual Atlanta, GA

Overview:

Key Responsibilities

• Application & Incident Support : Lead L2/L3 support for Java/Spring Boot microservices in a cloud-native environment (EKS/Kubernetes). Manage incident triage, root cause analysis (RCA), and timely resolution across distributed systems.
• Monitoring & Alerting : Oversee monitoring and logging tools (AppDynamics, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, Splunk) to ensure proactive detection and response.
• Automation & Scripting : Develop scripts (Python/Bash) to automate support workflows, streamline incident handling, and improve operational efficiency.
• DevOps Collaboration : Partner with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, release readiness, and deployment stability.
• Governance & ITIL : Enforce ITIL-based processes (incident, problem, and change management) ensuring compliance and operational best practices.
• Documentation & Knowledge Management : Maintain detailed support documentation, runbooks, and ensure knowledge sharing within the team.
• On-Call & Crisis Management : Participate in on-call rotations, lead critical incident responses with composure, and provide clear stakeholder updates.
• Team Leadership : Mentor and guide L2/L3 support engineers, manage shifts, rotations, and workload distribution for 24x7 coverage.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive improvements in automation, tooling, and process efficiency while tracking KPIs (MTTR, SLA adherence, incident volume).
• Risk & Impact Management : Assess risks of deployments and changes, ensuring mitigation strategies for production stability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot backend development.
• Proven experience supporting cloud-native microservices in Amazon EKS / Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools: AppDynamics, Grafana, CloudWatch, ELK, Splunk.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills in distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of ITIL processes (incident, problem, and change management).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and leading support engineers.