Java Backend Developer/Architect

Responsibilities

• This role will focus on developing scalable web services using a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) approach, leveraging Google Functions (Function-as-a-Service, FaaS), with a strong emphasis on Reliability, Redundancy, Scalability, Availability, and Maintainability.
• This is a multi-year engagement initially focusing on backend development, with future projects planned for frontend development.
• Technical Resource/s will be focused on developing solutions in support of WMS 2.0, P44 Outbound services, DOM integrations and services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Enterprise Applications Development experience with a track record of writing applications in Java for companies with revenues exceeding $1 billion.
• Experience working on large-scale modernization or greenfield SaaS projects.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Quality Assurance.

• Java, Strong understanding of Java 21 features and hands-on with functionality like streams, functional programming, Asynchronous programming with Futures and Virtual Threads, and completable futures.
• JDBC, ORM frameworks, and good knowledge of document-based database systems such as Mongo
• Quarkus Framework preferred but Spring is acceptable 
• Java microservice architecture
• Event-driven architecture and principles
• API development (both publisher and consumer) Strong code and system documentation skills
• Good understanding of Java and Event-driven design patterns.
• Best practices in software development (SDLC, etc.) Git. Experience in deploying applications in the cloud.
• Good Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and Kanban processes.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with Google Pub/Sub and Kafka
• Knowledge of MongoDB
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (Jira experience is acceptable)
• Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines

Soft Skills:

• Ability to adapt to new and unique challenges, providing enterprise-class solutions. Potential to manage remote and offshore team members in the future.
• Willingness and capability to train new developers as they come on board and mentor them to deliver projects and meet the timelines.
• Excellent System design skills along with a strong knowledge of good architectural principles.
• Good Communication skills, and presentation skills.