Java Backend Engineer - Spring Boot

Java Back End Engineer with AWS

Location :

Remote

Experience :

10+ Years

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Back End Engineer with strong AWS cloud experience to design and implement scalable backend systems and APIs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop robust microservices, optimize database performance, and contribute across the tech stack, including infrastructure automation.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices using Java, J2EE, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain secure, high-performance APIs and backend services on AWS or GCP.
• Use JUnit and Mockito to ensure test-driven development and maintain code quality.
• Develop and manage ETL workflows using tools like Pentaho, Talend, or Apache NiFi.
• Create High-Level Design (HLD) and architecture documentation for system components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Frontend, QA) as a full-stack contributor when needed.
• Tune SQL queries and manage performance on MySQL and Amazon Redshift.
• Troubleshoot and optimize microservices for performance and scalability.
• Use Git for source control and participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD processes using Terraform, Bash, and pipelines.
  

Primary Skills

• Languages & Frameworks : Java (v8/17/21), Spring Boot, J2EE, Servlets, JSP, JDBC, Struts
• Architecture : Microservices, REST APIs
• Cloud Platforms : AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, SQS, SNS) or GCP
• Databases : MySQL, Redshift
  

Secondary Skills (Good To Have)

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Terraform
• Additional Languages : Python, Node.js
• Frontend Frameworks : React, Angular, JavaScript
• ETL Tools : Pentaho, Talend, Apache NiFi (or equivalent)
• CI/CD & Containers : Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes
• Monitoring/Logging : AWS CloudWatch, DataDog
• Scripting : Bash, Shell scripting
  

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with agile software development practices
• Experience in a cross-functional engineering environment
• Exposure to DevOps culture and tools
  

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