Backend Developer

Backend Developer (2 Roles, Junior and Mid-Level)We are a product and solutions firm building scalable, secure platforms for enterprise customers. Our teams ship API-driven services and data-intensive features with high reliability. We value learning, pragmatic engineering, and rapid, high-quality delivery.Position SummaryWe are hiring two Backend Developers to build and scale microservices and APIs used by external and internal applications. You will design and implement services with Java/Spring, integrate with data stores and messaging, and automate delivery with modern CI/CD. The ideal candidate balances hands-on coding with sound judgment on performance, security, and testing.Openings· Backend Developer (2–3 years' experience) · Backend Developer (4–5 years' experience)Responsibilities· Design, develop, and maintain RESTful (and optional GraphQL) microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot. · Model data and implement persistence with Hibernate/JPA to MySQL or PostgreSQL; optimize queries and transactions. · Integrate messaging (Kafka or RabbitMQ) and caching (Redis/Ehcache) to improve throughput and latency. · Implement security with Spring Security, JWT/OAuth2; adhere to logging/exception handling best practices. · Write comprehensive unit and integration tests (JUnit 5, Mockito, Spring Test); document APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI. · Build pipelines with GitHub Actions/Jenkins/Azure DevOps; containerize with Docker and deploy to Kubernetes where applicable. · Collaborate with product/QA/DevOps; participate in code reviews and design discussions; continuously improve performance and reliability.Required Qualifications· Hands-on Java (8–17) and Spring Boot experience delivering production services. · Strong Core Java (OOP, Collections, Streams, Concurrency). · Hibernate/JPA with MySQL or PostgreSQL. · Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and at least one of Kafka or RabbitMQ. · Familiarity with Redis or Ehcache for caching. · CI/CD exposure and containerization (Docker); basic Kubernetes knowledge. · Testing with JUnit 5/Mockito and API docs with Swagger/OpenAPI. · Clear communication and a learning mindset.Preferred Qualifications· Spring Security with JWT/OAuth2 in production. · Observability and robust logging/exception patterns. · JSP/Servlets/JSTL support for legacy modules; Codename One familiarity is a plus.Work Model· Senior track: hybrid, 3 days/week in office. · Junior track: primarily onsite, with up to 2 remote days per month. · At least one onsite interview round required; candidates must be within daily commuting distance.Process & Timing· Fast process with consolidated L1–L3 rounds; decision targeted the same day as the final interview. · Desired start within two weeks of offer acceptance.