Java Backend Engineer

Role description Role Overview: We are looking for experienced Java Engineers who can design and build high-performance, scalable enterprise applications using modern microservices and event-driven architectures. The role focuses on strong backend engineering, system design, and exposure to AI-assisted development environments. Core Technical Skills (Mandatory): Backend & Microservices4+ years of recent experience in Java (11+) development, JSON, and SQL4+ years of hands-on experience with Spring ecosystem:Spring 4/5, Spring Boot 2+Spring Data, Spring Cloud, Spring IntegrationSpring REST APIsExtensive experience designing and building modern microservices architectureStrong understanding of middle-tier design patterns and trade-offs Event-Driven Architecture2+ years of hands-on experience in event-driven and asynchronous systemsExperience with Kafka or similar message brokersStrong understanding of event-driven design patterns (pub-sub, streaming, messaging) Development & ToolsStrong experience with:Git (version control)Gradle / build automation toolsIntelliJ IDE (preferred)Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills Testing & Quality EngineeringStrong experience with modern testing frameworks:JUnit5Spring unit and integration testingIsolated layer testingHamcrest / AssertJStrong focus on automated testing and quality best practices MethodologiesExperience working in Agile environments (Scrum / Kanban)Hands-on experience with tools like JiraExperience in building high transaction volume, high-performance systems Database & Data Layer (Good to Have):Experience with OracleExperience with Cloud-native or distributed databases (Spanner not required anymore but equivalent exposure preferred)Exposure to NoSQL databases (Cassandra, etc.) Frontend (Optional / Good to Have):Experience with Angular / React Key Attributes:Strong problem-solving and analytical mindsetAbility to communicate complex technical ideas clearlyOwnership of end-to-end deliveryAdaptability in fast-paced environments