Senior Backend Java Developer

Contract, 6 months to start

Experience: 5+ Years | Focus: Microservices & Distributed Systems

We are seeking an experienced Backend Java Developer to architect and scale our core services. You will be working in a high-throughput environment involving complex microservices and event-driven architectures.

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Team Environment

In this role, the nature of the work is dynamic and requires a collaborative attitude. While you will have specific duties, it's important to understand that the entire team is responsible for the final delivery, and this may occasionally involve taking on additional tasks outside your primary responsibilities. The ability to adapt and contribute wherever needed is key to succeeding in this environment.

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Key Responsibilities

● Design, develop, and deploy scalable Microservices using Java.

● Manage event-driven data pipelines using Apache Kafka.

● Design database schemas and optimize queries in MySQL for high performance.

● Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes (K8s) and handle deployments via ArgoCD.

● Utilize AI assistants to assist in boilerplate generation and unit test creation.

● Create and maintain unit test and integration test suites for the modules owned

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Requirements

● 4+ years of backend development experience.

● Expert knowledge of Java (Core and Spring Boot).

● Strong problem-solving capabilities regarding scalability and system design.

● Test Driven Development: Must have used test frameworks available in Java  

● AI Tooling: Proven experience incorporating GitHub Copilot into your daily workflow.

● Hands-on experience with Microservices, Event Pub-Sub and Kafka.

● Strong proficiency in MySQL (schema design, indexing, and query tuning).

● Fintech experience is a strong plus.

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