Backend Engineer - Java Spring Boot (Intermediate & Senior)

At Sumara Technology, we rely on a dynamic team of engineers to solve the many challenges and puzzles of our rapidly evolving technical stack. We’re seeking a full stack developer who is ready to work with new technologies and architectures in a forward-thinking organization that’s always pushing boundaries. The ideal candidate has experience building scalable backend systems a firm understanding of system design, APIs, databases, and event driven messaging systems. The Backend Engineer will join a small squad that uses new technology to solve challenges for both the front-end and back-end architecture, ultimately delivering amazing experiences for global users.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures
• Familiarity with Spring Security for authentication and authorization
• Experience with Apache Kafka or similar event-driven messaging systems
• Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Proficiency in unit and integration testing using tools like JUnit and Mockito
• Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Strong understanding of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and optionally NoSQL like DynamoDB
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and agile development methodologies
• Solid grasp of system design principles, application security, and scalable architectures

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Java Spring Boot
• Implement and manage authentication/authorization using Spring Security
• Integrate and manage message-driven systems using Kafka or similar tools
• Develop and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and automated deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks
• Work closely with architects, DevOps engineers, and product teams to meet business goals
• Follow best practices for code quality, application performance, and documentation
• Stay current with advancements in the Java ecosystem and propose improvements to existing processes