Senior Backend Engineer

Job Description This is a remote position. Roles & Responsibilities: - Design and build scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot - Develop microservices architecture for high-throughput, low-latency data processing - Build event-driven systems using Kafka, Kafka Streams, or similar messaging platforms - Integrate with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) and optimize query performance - Collaborate with Frontend, Data, and AI teams to deliver end-to-end features - Write clean, testable code with unit and integration tests (JUnit, Mockito) - Containerize and deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes Requirements - Proven and practical hands-on backend development experience - Proficiency and proven expertise in Java and Spring Boot ecosystem - Experience building microservices and REST APIs at scale - Working knowledge of Kafka or similar event streaming platforms - Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and caching (Redis) - Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines - Solid understanding of design patterns, OOP, and clean code principles - Familiarity with Git, code reviews, and agile practices