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software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.
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Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, leveraging your expertise in Java Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and modern software development practices.
Key Responsibilities :
Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Java Spring Boot.
Microservices Architecture: Develop and deploy microservices-based applications, ensuring modularity and scalability.
Database Management: Design and optimize relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) to ensure efficient data handling.
Event-Driven Architecture: Integrate and manage event streaming platforms like Kafka for real-time data processing and communication.
System Design: Architect and design backend solutions using proven design patterns and best practices to meet business requirements.
Containerization and Orchestration: Develop, deploy, and manage services on platforms like OpenShift or similar container orchestration environments.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency in production.
Code Quality and Standards: Promote coding standards, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.
Collaboration: Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless solutions.
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years1 of experience in backend development.
Proven experience in building and deploying microservices-based architectures.
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and related tools.
Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar.
Solid understanding of design patterns and their applications in software development.
Experience with building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
Familiarity with Apache Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms.
Knowledge of API design and implementation.
Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
Originally posted on Himalayas
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, leveraging your expertise in Java Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and modern software development practices.
Key Responsibilities :
Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Java Spring Boot.
Microservices Architecture: Develop and deploy microservices-based applications, ensuring modularity and scalability.
Database Management: Design and optimize relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) to ensure efficient data handling.
Event-Driven Architecture: Integrate and manage event streaming platforms like Kafka for real-time data processing and communication.
System Design: Architect and design backend solutions using proven design patterns and best practices to meet business requirements.
Containerization and Orchestration: Develop, deploy, and manage services on platforms like OpenShift or similar container orchestration environments.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency in production.
Code Quality and Standards: Promote coding standards, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.
Collaboration: Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless solutions.
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years1 of experience in backend development.
Proven experience in building and deploying microservices-based architectures.
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and related tools.
Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar.
Solid understanding of design patterns and their applications in software development.
Experience with building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
Familiarity with Apache Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms.
Knowledge of API design and implementation.
Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
Originally posted on Himalayas