Sr. Backend Java Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Implement backend services following established microservices patterns and standards
• Integrate APIs with relational and NoSQL databases
• Consume and produce JSON-based APIs for frontend and downstream systems
• Implement validation, error handling, logging, and exception management
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure API quality and reliability
• Support API documentation using Swagger / OpenAPI
• Debug and resolve issues related to API performance, data consistency, and integrations
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including AI-enabled productivity improvements

• 3–5 years of experience in backend or server-side development
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs
• Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude or similar LLM-based assistants to analyze
• Familiarity with database technologies: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
• Understanding of HTTP, REST principles, and API security concepts
• Experience working with Git and collaborative version control workflows
• Familiarity with Maven or Gradle build tools
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to take ownership of assigned backend services or APIs
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset
• Willingness to learn new technologies and backend patterns
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Basic exposure to NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.) is a plus