Java API Engineer

Senior Java API Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Java API Engineer to support and enhance a REST-based API platform that powers native iOS and Android mobile applications. This role focuses on maintaining and improving backend services built using Java and the Micronaut framework within an Azure-hosted environment while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams. Successful candidates will demonstrate solid backend engineering skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and continued evolution of client-facing mobile application services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain and enhance Java-based REST APIs that support native mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Develop new backend features and integrations while ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across application, API, and infrastructure layers.
• Collaborate with mobile developers, QA engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions related to backend services and API development.
• Monitor application health, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement improvements to optimize system stability.
• Develop new backend features and integrations using Java and the Micronaut framework while ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with client engineering teams to support integrations involving Micronaut-based backend services and enterprise middleware platforms.
• Contribute to CI/CD processes, deployment activities, and operational best practices within an Azure-hosted environment.
• Participate in on-call support rotations and assist with incident response and root cause analysis as needed.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following establish engineering standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to other developers on the team.
• Collaborate with client engineering teams to support integrations involving custom middleware platforms and backend services.
• Stay informed on emerging backend engineering trends, security practices, and API development standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and currently based in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5 years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on Java backend development.
• Experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs in enterprise or production environments.
• Experience working with cloud-hosted applications, preferably within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Sound understanding of backend application architecture, API security, authentication, and integration patterns.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting distributed applications in production environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile or iterative development environments.
• Experience working with the Micronaut framework or similar modern Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Must be comfortable working in environments where the use of AI-assisted coding tools may be restricted due to client security or compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a consulting or client-services environment.
• Experience supporting mobile application backend services is strongly preferred.
• Experience mentoring developers and participating in technical design discussions is preferred.