Senior Backend Developer

Purpose of the Job

To design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust cloud-based backend solutions as a skilled Java Backend Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with the backend team to support enterprise applications and digital services through effective system design and deployment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research, design, and implement assigned tasks.
• Identify areas for modifications in existing applications and subsequently developing these modifications.
• Writ and implement efficient code to implement the required task.
• Perform quality assurance procedures and unit testing to assure the quality of the work delivered.
• Deploy and adhere to Brightskies software development tools, processes and metrics.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues and coding problems.
• Collaborate with members of the project team (including designers, testers and developers) to consistently improve functionality and user-friendliness of the developed applications.

Education:

University degree in Computer science, Engineering or any equivalent degree in a relevant field.

Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• 3+ years of backend software development experience, experience as part of a development team, understanding the full software development lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts and various Design Patterns.
• Hands-on experience with J2EE frameworks; working experience with Spring Boot is a must.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices is required; experience with Terraform or Ansible is a plus.
• Experience in building and consuming RESTful services is required.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git or similar).
• Experience in developing and deploying cloud-based solutions using platforms such as AWS and/or Azure is required.
• Familiarity with micro services architecture is a plus.

Interpersonal & Soft Skills:

• Clear communicator with cross-team collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and debugging capabilities.
• Quick learner with a passion for new technologies and tools.
• Reliable in task ownership, time management, and delivery.
• Adaptable to evolving tech stacks and project scopes.
• Quality-focused with attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset/