Job Title: Senior Backend Developer – Java & Cloud
Skills: Java, Spring boot, microservices, AWS, AI/ML-enabled development or modern developer tools
Location: Brisbane
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in building scalable, cloud-native, and microservices-based applications.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in backend development using Java and modern frameworks, along with exposure to distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and cloud platforms. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing backend services for high-performance applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot)
* Build and deploy microservices-based applications with a focus on scalability and reliability
* Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices
* Contribute to system design discussions and assist in defining scalable backend architectures
* Develop low-level designs (LLD) and support high-level designs where required
* Implement event-driven and distributed system patterns using tools like Kafka
* Define and consume RESTful APIs and integration services
* Work with cloud platforms, primarily AWS, to build and deploy applications
* Collaborate in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation processes
* Support containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes
* Follow DevOps and cloud-native engineering best practices
Performance & Reliability
* Build systems that are highly scalable, low-latency, and resilient
* Perform performance tuning, debugging, and optimization of backend services
* Ensure application security, reliability, and fault tolerance
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with frontend developers, architects, QA, and DevOps teams
* Translate functional and technical requirements into working solutions
* Participate in code reviews and design discussions
* Provide guidance to junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
* Promote best practices in coding, testing, and documentation
* Support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Required Skills & Experience
* 8–10+ years of experience in backend development
* Strong hands-on experience in:
* API development and integration (REST, API gateways like Apigee or similar)
* Solid understanding of distributed systems and backend design principles
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Preferred Skills
* Exposure to event-driven and domain-driven design (DDD)
* Experience working with high-traffic, mission-critical applications
* Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled development or modern developer tools
* Knowledge of security best practices in backend development
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