Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise-grade, secure, and scalable backend services and APIs.
- Lead architectural decisions for backend systems, promoting best practices and modern patterns.
- Develop robust RESTful and event-driven APIs for reliable system integration.
- Optimize backend systems for high performance, availability, and reliability.
- Champion continuous integration and deployment practices for fast, safe delivery cycles.
- Monitor, measure, and improve system observability, including logging, metrics, and alerting.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, QA, and operations to deliver solutions aligned with business goals.
- Create and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation for APIs and system components.
- Own service delivery from design through production, ensuring issues are addressed promptly.
- Mentor and support engineers, sharing knowledge and fostering professional growth.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards and share expertise.
- Respond to production incidents, lead root cause analysis, and drive remediation.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and technology.
- Ensure solutions adhere to internal quality standards and external compliance requirements.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business value.
Technical Expertise
Microservices architecture (design, development, deployment)
Java / J2EE - imp
Spring Boot - imp
Databases: SQL, JPA/Hibernate, jOOQ (optional), Spring Data
Build tools: Maven, Gradle
Docker
Message brokers: Apache Kafka, HiveMQ (MQTT)
Microsoft Azure (cloud)
AngularJS (optional)
GIT
Competencies & Skills
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
- Ability to work with complex system architectures and cross-functional teams.
- Technical Documentation: Writing clear READMEs and API docs (OpenAPI/Swagger) so others can actually use your work.
- Observability: Beyond just logging, you need to use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry to trace requests across distributed systems.
- Familiarity with general requirements for software development (e.g. KGAS) and formal verification standards.
Soft skills
- Structured and solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Collaborative attitude, especially in distributed team environments.
- Willingness to take ownership and drive topics forward.
- Excellent English in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding
