Experience Required : 6+ Years
Technology Stack : Java, Spring Framework, AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), DevOps Tools, Observability Stack (Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
Job Overview :
We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong Java Spring expertise and a proven background in designing scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams, working closely with clients, and contributing to the full development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and databases with a focus on performance, security, and scalability.
- Define and maintain well-documented, versioned APIs for both internal and external consumption.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with industry best practices and standards.
- Conduct rigorous unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
- Lead and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for production issues and ensure long-term resolutions.
- Own and manage system observability using Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry.
- Set up and manage logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to ensure platform stability.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams for smooth deployments using AWS EKS, Kubernetes, and related cloud infrastructure tools.
- Engage in on-call rotations to maintain high availability and provide rapid incident response.
- Communicate and coordinate with clients and cross-functional teams, understanding and translating requirements into technical solutions.
- Stay up to date with emerging backend technologies and contribute to architectural improvements.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Minimum 6 years of backend development experience.Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and backend performance optimization.Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, especially EKS and Kubernetes for deployments.Proficiency with observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and OpenTelemetry.Good understanding of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with clients.Nice to Have :
Experience with other backend languages or frameworks.Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools like Helm.(ref : hirist.tech)