We're on the lookout for a Java Developer to become part of our team. A great fit for this role brings solid, practical expertise in Java backend engineering, along with familiarity in Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and relational database systems. We need someone comfortable working with minimal supervision, capable of getting up to speed on existing systems fast, weighing in on technical choices, and teaming up smoothly with a diverse engineering group.
Responsibilities
Build, engineer, and sustain backend services written in Java
Craft and improve REST APIs that power mobile app functionality and connect with outside systems
Handle MySQL-related tasks such as structuring data models, writing and refining queries, and diagnosing issues
Play a part in shaping and evolving backend and microservices architecture built for scale and long-term maintainability
Write dependable, secure, thoroughly-tested code that adheres to sound engineering principles
Track down and fix bugs, performance bottlenecks, and issues arising in live environments
Take part in reviewing peers' code, joining technical conversations, providing estimates, and shaping solution designs
Team up with mobile engineers, product-side stakeholders, quality assurance staff, and fellow backend developers to bring complete features to life
Support efforts around automated testing, monitoring, logging practices, and general application dependability
Make use of AI-powered development tools when useful to boost efficiency, elevate code standards, and streamline testing and troubleshooting
Requirements
At least 2 years of practical experience working with Java and object-oriented programming concepts
Solid grasp of how to design REST APIs along with knowledge of sound API development practices
Background in building or working alongside microservices and systems spread across multiple nodes
Working knowledge of MySQL, SQL syntax, structuring relational data, and tuning queries for performance
Familiarity with core design principles, widely-used design patterns, and writing clean, maintainable code
Exposure to writing unit and integration tests, plus comfort using contemporary testing frameworks
Awareness of key security concepts including authentication, authorization, and building APIs securely
Comfort with Git-driven workflows, continuous integration and deployment pipelines, and current delivery methodologies
Skilled at diagnosing issues in live systems by interpreting logs, metrics, and other monitoring data
Sharp analytical thinking and problem-solving capability, coupled with a sense of ownership over assigned work
Solid interpersonal skills and the capacity to work well within a spread-out, multi-disciplinary team
Strong English language command, at B2 level or above
Nice to have
Background operating within cloud platforms to handle deployment, scaling, and upkeep of backend systems
Comfort using AI-assisted tools to support tasks related to writing code, testing, and resolving technical problems
We offer/Benefits
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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