Java Backend Engineer

· Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot. · Contribute to the migration of existing C++ services and applications into modern Java-based microservices and APIs. · Analyze legacy codebases, understand business workflows, and translate requirements into scalable software solutions. · Develop RESTful services and integrate with internal and external systems. · Write clean, maintainable, secure, and high-performance code following engineering best practices. · Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and technical solutioning. · Troubleshoot production issues and support application performance optimization. · Collaborate with architects, product owners, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle. · Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives around development processes, automation, and engineering excellence. · Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes wherever applicable. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills · 3-5 years of hands-on software development experience. · Strong proficiency in Core Java (Java 11/17 or higher preferred). · Solid experience in Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem. · Experience developing and consuming REST APIs. · Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns. · Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar. · Working knowledge of version control systems such as Git. · Familiarity with software development best practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and debugging. · Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills · Exposure to CI/CD tools and pipelines such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms. · Basic to intermediate DevOps knowledge, including build automation, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and troubleshooting. · Experience with container technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. · Understanding of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. · Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems. · Familiarity with messaging technologies, event-driven architectures, or middleware platforms. · Prior experience working on application modernization or technology migration projects.