We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer to support and enhance our API and microservices ecosystem in a cloud-native AWS environment. This role focuses on BAU (Business-As-Usual) support, ensuring system stability, performance, and continuous improvement of backend services.
Provide BAU support for Java-based microservices and APIs, ensuring high availability and reliability
Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java (17+) and Spring Boot (3.x)
Manage and support cloud infrastructure on AWS (ECS, EC2, RDS)
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using tools like Grafana and CloudWatch
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, and CodePipeline
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and
deploy enhancements
Support integration with identity and access management systems (Okta)
Work with MuleSoft for API integrations and middleware support
Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, security, and performance optimization
Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to security best practices in cloud environments
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced BAU support environment
ROLE PROFILE
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive mindset with ownership of production system
8+ years of experience in Java backend development
Strong expertise in Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.x
Proven experience in building and supporting microservices and REST/GraphQL APIs
Hands-on experience with AWS services: ECS, EC2, RDS
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, and CodePipeline
Strong knowledge of SQL, Oracle and relational databases
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and AWS CloudWatch
3+ years of experience with Okta for authentication/authorization
3+ years of experience with MuleSoft for API integration