The company is led by a seasoned entrepreneur based in New Zealand, boasting over three decades of business acumen. This venture focuses on creating an application tailored initially for the Australasian market, with future prospects of expanding into the European and other markets.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer. As a backend developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable cloud-based applications. Your expertise in Java, cloud technologies, and backend development will contribute to the success of our projects.
Responsibilities:
• Design and Architecture:
o Design and develop backend services, APIs, and microservices using Java.
o Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of cloud-based solutions.
• Backend Development:
o Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
o Implement business logic, data processing, and database interactions.
o Optimize performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Cloud Integration:
o Work with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
o Deploy applications to the cloud and manage infrastructure as code (IaC).
o Utilize cloud services like AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and RDS.
• Testing and Quality Assurance:
o Write unit tests and perform integration testing.
o Ensure code quality, security, and compliance.
o Debug and resolve defects.
• Collaboration:
o Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers.
o Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a backend developer using Java.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and services.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, JMS, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with databases (MySQL, JPA or NoSQL) and data modelling.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Nice-to-Have:
• Certification in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate).
• Familiarity with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of Spring Framework, Hibernate, or other Java libraries.
• Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud projects.
• Professional growth and continuous learning.
If you are passionate about backend development, cloud technologies, and building scalable solutions, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our innovative team.