We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our backend team, with strong expertise in Java, AWS, Kafka, SQL, and NoSQL databases. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable microservices and APIs. Experience with JIRA is a plus.

Must-Have Skills:

Java (Spring Boot)

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Kafka (Apache Kafka)

SQL (Structured Query Language)

NoSQL databases (e.g., ScyllaDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)

Good to Have Skills:

JIRA (Issue and Project Tracking)

OpenSearch / Elasticsearch

GitLab CI/CD pipelines & merge request workflows

ScyllaDB or other NoSQL databases

Key Responsibilities:

Build production-grade RESTful APIs in Java (using Spring Boot)

Strong understanding of HTTP, status codes, JSON, and request/response lifecycles

Comfortable with parameterized configurations using AWS Systems Manager (SSM) Parameter Store

Work with OpenSearch or other search platforms like Elasticsearch

Exposure to ScyllaDB or other NoSQL databases (Cassandra, DynamoDB, etc.)

Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, merge request workflows, and automated deployments

Exposure to Apache Kafka

Understanding of OOP, design patterns, REST design best practices, and error handling strategies

Strong grasp of unit testing, integration testing, and mocking frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.)

Mandatory Soft Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High sense of ownership and ability to drive tasks independently

Proactive in raising blockers and suggesting solutions

Able to collaborate effectively across backend, frontend, and DevOps teams

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, asynchronous environment