Senior Backend Engineer - Java & AWS/Remote

Apetan Consulting LLC is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Java and AWS to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems. The role involves developing high-performance services, working with cloud infrastructure, and ensuring reliability and security of applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot)
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Deploy, manage, and optimize applications on AWS cloud services
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices
• Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and product teams to deliver features
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Strong experience in Java and backend frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate)
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.)
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and system integration
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Understanding of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, ELK stack)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies