Backend Developer
Senior Back-End Developer role focusing on Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and DevOps. Responsibilities include designing and building microservices, managing cloud infrastructure, implementing CI/CD, and developing RESTful APIs.
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Our client is looking for a Senior Back-End Developer who will be a key contributor, responsible for architecting and building high-performance, secure, and scalable microservices. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and modern DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Build
Hands-on development of core business logic using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Architect, deploy, and manage scalable back-end infrastructure and services on AWS.
DevOps & Automation
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to accelerate deployment.
API Development
Define and create high-quality, secure, and well-documented RESTful APIs for front-end consumption.
Code Quality
Write, debug, and perform code reviews for clean, efficient, and high-performing production code.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of experience as a Back-End Developer, with a focus on senior-level, hands-on technical delivery.
Expert proficiency in Java and extensive experience developing enterprise applications with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem.
Deep practical experience with AWS Cloud services for building and hosting highly available applications.
Proven ability to implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation).
Strong background in DevOps practices, including automation, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and CI/CD.
Expertise in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and performance tuning/optimization.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker and Kubernetes/ECS) is essential.
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