Junior Java Developer - Backend System

As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems using Java (Spring Boot). You will architect and deploy cloud-native, serverless solutions on AWS, utilizing services such as Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, and SQS. Your role will involve implementing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CDK or CloudFormation. Additionally, you will be developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or Jenkins for automated deployments. Ensuring high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and contract testing (PACT) will be crucial. You will collaborate with DevOps and integration teams to deliver seamless solutions and take end-to-end ownership of assigned modules - from design to deployment and maintenance. Your responsibilities will also include optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java (Spring Boot). - Architect and deploy cloud-native, serverless solutions on AWS using Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, and SQS. - Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CDK or CloudFormation. - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or Jenkins for automated deployments. - Ensure high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and contract testing (PACT). - Collaborate with DevOps and integration teams to deliver seamless solutions. - Take end-to-end ownership of assigned modules - from design to deployment and maintenance. - Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services. **Must-Have Technical Skills:** - Languages & Frameworks: Java (Spring Boot) - Build Tools: Maven, Gradle - CI/CD: Jenkins pipelines (Groovy scripting preferred) - Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB - Cloud & Serverless: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, CloudFormation/CDK, EventBridge - Testing: Jest, PACT / Contract Testing - API Design: RESTful Services and Integrations - Version Control: GitHub / GitLab **Additional Skills (Preferred):** - Proficiency with JavaScript is a big plus. - Experience with Boomi or similar iPaaS platforms. - Familiarity with Vue.js or other frontend frameworks for basic integration understanding. - Exposure to AI tools, APIs, or AI-driven workflows. - Understanding of event-driven architecture (SNS, SQS, EventBridge). - Proficiency with SQL / NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB. - Experience integrating and managing Kong API Gateway for routing, security, and observability. - Knowledge of HashiCorp stack - Nomad (orchestration), Vault (secrets management), and Consul (service discovery). Please note that the company's additional details, if any, were not provided in the job description.,