Backend Java Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Implement backend services following established microservices patterns and standards.
• Integrate APIs with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Consume and produce JSON-based APIs for frontend and downstream systems.
• Implement validation, error handling, logging, and exception management.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure API quality and reliability.
• Support API documentation using Swagger / OpenAPI.
• Debug and resolve issues related to API performance, data consistency, and integrations.
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including AI-enabled productivity improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend or server‑side development
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude or similar LLM-based assistants to analyze.
• Hands‑on experience designing and developing REST APIs
• Familiarity with database technologies: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar) & Basic exposure to NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.) is a plus.
• Understanding of HTTP, REST principles, and API security concepts
• Experience working with Git and collaborative version control workflows.
• Familiarity with Maven or Gradle build tools.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Soft Skills

• Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned backend services or APIs.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and backend patterns.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

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