Java Software Engineer

Position:
Java Backend Developer

Location:
Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced
Java Backend Developer
with strong expertise in building scalable, high-performance backend systems and deep hands-on experience with
AWS cloud services
. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and optimize backend services while ensuring reliability, security, and performance in a cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using
  Java
  ,
  Spring Boot
  , and microservices architecture.
• Build RESTful APIs, integrations, and backend components with clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Cloud & Deployment (AWS)

• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services such as:
• EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS/SNS, CloudWatch, IAM
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using
  AWS CodePipeline / Jenkins / GitHub Actions
  .
• Ensure application security, identity management, and access control following AWS best practices.

Database & Storage

• Work with relational & NoSQL databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
• Develop complex queries, stored procedures, and schema designs.

Architecture & Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Frontend, DevOps, QA, Product.
• Contribute to architecture decisions, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with
  Java (8/11/17)
  and
  Spring Boot
  .
• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Solid knowledge of
  AWS cloud services
  and cloud deployment strategies.
• Proficiency with
  REST APIs
  , JSON, and API design principles.
• Experience with
  SQL & NoSQL databases
  .
• Hands-on experience with
  Git
  ,
  Maven/Gradle
  , and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of containerization tools such as
  Docker
  and orchestration platforms like
  Kubernetes or AWS ECS/EKS
  .
• Understanding of security, authentication (OAuth2/JWT), and best coding practices.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience with
  Serverless architecture (AWS Lambda)
  .
• Knowledge of
  Kafka / Kinesis / EventBridge
  .
• Familiarity with
  Terraform / CloudFormation
  for infrastructure as code.
• Experience with
  Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  and testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).