Must-Have Skills: Java (Spring Boot) AWS (including Systems Manager Parameter Store) Apache Kafka SQL databases NoSQL databases (e.g., ScyllaDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB) Good-to-Have Skills: Experience with JIRA Familiarity with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch Exposure to GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments Experience Required: Proven experience in building production-grade RESTful APIs Strong understanding of: HTTP protocols, status codes, JSON Request/response lifecycles OOP, design patterns, REST best practices Error handling strategies Solid grasp of unit testing, integration testing, and mocking frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and APIs Work with parameterized configurations using AWS SSM Collaborate across backend, frontend, and DevOps teams Participate in code reviews, CI/CD workflows, and automated deployments Ensure high code quality through testing and documentation Mandatory Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently Proactive in identifying blockers and suggesting solutions Comfortable in a fast-paced, asynchronous work environment Effective collaboration across cross-functional teams