Java Backend Engineer

As a Java Backend Engineer, you will design, develop, optimize, and maintain backend services, REST APIs, and WebSocket modules using modern Java frameworks and technologies. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-performance solutions that power IDrives SaaS products.

What you will be doing:

Backend development & architecture

• Develop, optimize & maintain Java (8+) backend services, experience with Java 17/21 is a plus
• Build microservices using open-source frameworks: Spring IO, Spring MVC, Spring Hibernate, Spring Boot
• Design and implement RESTful APIs & WebSocket communication module
• Apply SOLID principles, design patterns & clean code practices

Infrastructure & CI/CD

• Develop and deploy services on Linux/Debian environments
• Use Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, DB tools, GitHub Actions (CI/CD), Bitbucket/JIRA/Confluence
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging & automation
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Data & communication systems

• Work with SQLite (preferred), MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Work with application servers: Apache Tomcat 6.x, JBoss 4.0.
• Implement WebSocket security (auth, sessions, secure messaging)
• Contribute to architectural decisions and API standardization

Collaboration & best practices

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions & sprint planning
• Work with QA, DevOps, Product & UX teams in an Agile environment
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What we expect from you:

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Core & Enterprise Java
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA
• Strong understanding of REST, WebSockets, and API security
• Proficient with SQL databases & schema design
• (SQLite preferred; MySQL/PostgreSQL a plus)
• Knowledge of web architecture & design patterns
• Comfortable working on Linux-based deployments & shell scripting
• Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Good to have

• Exposure to Docker or containerized deployments
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)
• Experience in cloud storage, backup systems, or enterprise SaaS
• Strong debugging, analytical & communication skills