Backend Java Developer - Boot & AWS Microservices

We are seeking a Backend Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and microservices using Java and Spring Boot. This role is responsible for building high-performance RESTful APIs, event-driven solutions, and cloud-native applications while leveraging AWS services and modern Dev Ops practices. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, GraphQL, cloud technologies, and AI-augmented engineering workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

• Develop high-performance RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and microservices to support enterprise applications.

• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka or other messaging technologies.

• Build, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications utilizing AWS services.

• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate backend services with user interfaces.

• Develop scalable and resilient distributed systems following modern software engineering best practices.

• Integrate AI agents and Large Language Model (LLM) APIs to automate and enhance backend workflows.

• Utilize AI-powered development tools such as Git Hub Copilot, Amazon Q, or similar technologies to improve engineering productivity.

• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions to ensure high-quality software solutions.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines and support automated build, testing, and deployment processes.

• Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes.

• Design and optimize SQL and No

SQL database solutions to support scalable applications.

• Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application quality and reliability.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application performance and production issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver new features and platform enhancements.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to application architecture and engineering practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Java backend development.

• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot application development.

• Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and microservices.

• Strong experience implementing event-driven architectures using Kafka or other messaging platforms.

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application deployment.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices.

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration technologies.

• Experience with SQL and No

SQL databases, including PostgreSQL.

• Experience using Git and modern version control workflows.

• Strong understanding of backend testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

• Experience working with AI agent workflows, including tool calling, multi-step task orchestration, and LLM-powered backend solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Git Hub Copilot, Amazon Q, or similar platforms.

• Experience designing enterprise-scale distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.

• Experience implementing highly scalable event-driven applications using Kafka or other message queue technologies.

• Familiarity with modern software architecture patterns and distributed system design principles.

• Experience optimizing backend application performance and scalability in AWS environments.