Backend Engineer - SRE

We are looking for a skilled Java Backend Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture, database management, and cloud or deployment technologies. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot. - Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices. - Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and efficient code. - Work with relational and NoSQL databases to design schemas and optimize queries. - Implement authentication, authorization, and application security. - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and production issues. - Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks. - Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and frontend developers. - Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies. - Use Git and CI/CD pipelines to manage code changes and deployments. - Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and support production releases. - Follow coding standards, secure development practices, and engineering best practices. Required Technical Skills - Programming: Core Java, OOP, Collections, Exception Handling, Multithreading, Java 8+ features. - Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate. - API Development: REST APIs, JSON, HTTP methods, API versioning, Swagger/OpenAPI. - Architecture: Microservices, design patterns, distributed systems fundamentals. - Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar relational databases; SQL query optimization. - Messaging: Kafka or RabbitMQ, where applicable. - Testing: JUnit, Mockito, integration testing. - Build Tools: Maven or Gradle. - Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. - DevOps and Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS/Azure/GCP, depending on the project. - Monitoring: Logging, metrics, and troubleshooting using tools such as ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. - Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. - Good communication and collaboration skills. - Experience working in Agile development environments.