Lead I - Software Engineering - Microservices, Spring Boot, Java

We are looking for a skilled Java Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance backend applications

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot/Micronaut, and Kafka-based event-driven architectures, with a passion for building reliable and resilient distributed systems

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java

Build and enhance microservices using Spring Boot or Micronaut

Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka

Develop and consume RESTful APIs for seamless system integration

Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve application performance, scalability, and reliability

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following engineering best practices

Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

Required Skills 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development

Strong proficiency in Core Java, Collections, Multithreading, and JVM concepts

Solid experience with Spring Boot and/or Micronaut frameworks

Hands-on experience with Kafka and Event-Driven Architecture patterns

Experience in developing RESTful APIs and Microservices

Strong understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous messaging

Experience with SQL and relational databases

Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies

Good problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Skills Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar

Experience with monitoring and observability tools

Understanding of security best practices for microservices