Job Purpose

The backend developer will be responsible for building scalable RESTFul APIs, the server-side application logic, integration with both internal and external systems.

Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

Act as a mentor to fellow Engineers, sharing knowledge and contributing to the team’s continued growth and improvement
Manage tools and processes for handling analytics data and metrics that measure and evaluate quality of user experience;
Work with front-end engineering team to integrate and produce a great and reliable user experience;
Strategy, Planning & Execution
Design, build and maintain efficient RESTFul APIs in Java
Build Reusable Code and Library for Future Use
Design and Implementation of data storage solutions
Work with Frontend and Mobile App developers to define RESTFul API specs
Work well with technical and non-technical people to deliver high value results.
Participating in Sprint Planning and tracking work items

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field
8+ years' experience developing applications in Java.
5+ years of experience in Spring Boot
Experience with SOAP and REST services
Good understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices
Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and K8s
Experience with SQL Server, Oracle Database and MongoDB
Experience with cloud technologies Azure/AWS
Experience with OAuth and JWT Tokens
Knowledge of API Management solutions
Knowledge of MicroService Architecture
Experience with gRPC
Experience with Kafka

Personal Attributes

Must be able and willing to collaborate in a team/cooperative environment as well as exercise independent judgment and initiative.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Is extremely logical, detail oriented with a keen attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work-load and meet multiple project deadlines.
Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
Highly self-motivated and self-directed.•Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures.
Structured thinker, effective communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.

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