Description:
Join a mission-driven team building scalable cloud-native platforms, contribute to high-impact work with a focus on clean architecture, mentorship, and continuous innovation. Non-negotiables: 5+ years in Java backend, strong AWS and Spring Boot experience
ð??? Qualifications
Essential: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field Desirable: AWS Certifications, Oracle Certified Associate Java (OCA)â?? Requirements
Experience:5+ years backend development experience Hands-on Java and Spring Boot in production environments Relational database experience (MySQL) RESTful API development AWS cloud services: Lambda, RDS, ECS, S3 Version control (Git) Agile methodologies: Scrum/Kanban Desirable:
Containerization (Docker) CI/CD pipelines Terraform for infrastructure as code Atlassian stack: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket Frontend familiarity (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) Hibernate, Lombok
ð??¯ Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
Design & Architecture (10%)Develop scalable, performant backend, cloud, and DB architectures Participate in code reviews focusing on system design Backend Development (40%)
Write and refactor high-quality, efficient Java code Resolve bugs and reduce tech debt Participate in story planning and agile sprints Testing (10%)
Write and maintain unit tests Assist with manual testing and ensure test coverage DevOps & Deployment (15%)
Maintain build scripts, automation, and deploy releases on AWS Monitor production environments and resolve cloud-based issues Documentation (10%)
Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, APIs, and logic Leadership & Mentorship (10%)
Guide team members on best practices Contribute to code reviews, story estimations, and training R&D / Business Delivery (5%)
Stay up to date with trends Identify delivery risks Suggest technical improvements or initiatives
ð??¢ Apply NowAre you a seasoned Java developer who thrives in cloud-native environments and loves crafting scalable backend systems? Apply today and join a team where your architectural input and coding mastery will drive real-world impact.
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