<p></p><p><b>Job Title : </b> Senior Backend Engineer / Java API Developer<br/><br/><b>Experience : </b>4-12 Years<br/><br/><b>Employment Type : </b>Full-time<br/><br/><b>Job Overview : </b><br/><br/>We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer with over 10 years of experience in backend development, specifically using Java, PostgreSQL, AWS core services, and Apache Kafka.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable APIs and distributed systems in a cloud-based environment.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/>- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks).<br/><br/>- Optimize and manage PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning.<br/><br/>- Build and maintain data pipelines and real-time processing systems using Apache Kafka.<br/><br/>- Leverage AWS core services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, Dynamodb) to build cloud-native applications.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, front-end developers, and QA to deliver high-quality software.<br/><br/>- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and mentor junior team members.<br/><br/>- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure high system availability and performance.<br/><br/><b>Required Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- 10+ years of hands-on experience in backend development.<br/><br/>- Strong proficiency in Java, with experience in frameworks like Spring Boot, Dropwizard, or similar.<br/><br/>- Deep understanding of PostgreSQL : SQL queries, indexing, performance optimization, and database design.<br/><br/>- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for building event-driven and real-time applications.<br/><br/>- Proven experience working with AWS core services in a production environment.<br/><br/>- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, security best practices, and REST API standards.<br/><br/>- Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools.<br/><br/>- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.<br/><br/>- Exposure to monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or ELK stack.<br/><br/>- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.</p><br/><p></p> (ref:hirist.tech)