Key skills
JavaSQLNoSQLSpring BootSpringIAMAPI GatewayOAuthJWTOktaGitPerformance OptimizationAgileScrumCI/CD
About this role
Position: Java Backend Sr. Engineer / Lead Location: Remote
Must-Have Skills:
Strong hands-on experience with Java 8/11/17
Expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Security
Experience implementing OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, and token-based authentication
Hands-on experience with Okta or similar IAM platforms
Experience with API Gateway/Security Gateway implementations
Strong understanding of REST APIs and Microservices architecture
Knowledge of secure coding practices and enterprise security standards
Experience with Maven/Gradle, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
Good-to-Have Skills:
Experience leading backend development teams
Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills
Exposure to cloud platforms and container technologies
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Note: The primary responsibility for this role is implementing a token-based authentication system using Okta/OAuth and security gateways.