Senior Backend Developer _Java, Spring Boot, GCP, GKE, gRPC, REST API

Role & responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java (Spring Boot).
• Build and maintain gRPC-based APIs and services for real-time communication between microservices.
• Design REST API and rRPC services
• Manage and optimize Gradle build configurations.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy them on GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine).
• Write and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code with unit/integration tests.
• Use PostgreSQL for data storage, design schemas, and optimize queries.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Monitor services and troubleshoot production issues using logs and metrics.
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality features.

Preferred candidate profile

• Over 8 years of hands-on experience in backend software development using Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
• Proficient in Functional and Reactive Programming paradigms in Java.
• Solid understanding of Java multithreading and concurrent programming principles.
• Deep expertise in Spring Security, including implementation of custom security filter chains, authentication providers, and role-based access control.
• Strong background in designing extensible and maintainable codebases using design patterns such as Builder, Factory, and Strategy.
• Skilled in building and consuming gRPC services for efficient service-to-service communication.
• Extensive experience in containerizing applications with Docker and deploying them on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Proficient in debugging and monitoring applications using Google Cloud Logging and Monitoring tools.
• In-depth knowledge of Gradle, including multi-module project setup, task customization, and dependency management.
• Strong command of PostgreSQL, with expertise in indexing, partitioning, and performance tuning.
• Well-versed in configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, with a focus on automation and reliability.
• Solid grasp of distributed system architecture, RESTful API design, networking fundamentals, and application security.
• Experienced in using observability tools and logs for troubleshooting production issues.
• Committed to writing efficient, reusable, and well-tested code, supported by thorough unit and integration testing.