Backend Lead - Rocklin, CA

What you know

• Design, develop, and maintain a robust and scalable Rewards Engine using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework.
• Implement batch processing solutions using Spring Batch for efficient handling of large-scale data.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to support e-commerce features and ensure seamless communication across microservices.
• Work with Cassandra for distributed data storage and Oracle 11 for transactional database operations.
• Write and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews and design reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural standards.
• Coordinate effectively between onsite and offshore teams to ensure smooth collaboration, task alignment, and timely delivery of project milestones.
• Optimize and deploy services in a Kubernetes environment, leveraging container orchestration for scalability and fault tolerance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, DevOps, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in code quality, security, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with minimal downtime and impact on business operations.

What you'll do:

• 8+ years of professional experience in backend development with Java 11+.
• Experience in the eCommerce domain, having Loyalty/Reward systems is a value add
• Proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Framework for building enterprise-grade applications.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka for building event-driven and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of Spring Batch for handling batch jobs and data processing.
• Hands-on experience with Cassandra and relational databases like Oracle 11.
• Expertise in developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Proficient in writing unit tests with JUnit and mocking frameworks like Mockito.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and Kubernetes for deploying and managing applications.
• Solid understanding of system design, object-oriented programming, and design patterns.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Education:
Bachelor's in computer science or related field

Salary: $140-$145K/ PA