Backend Engineer - Java Spring Boot (Intermediate & Senior)

Job DescriptionAt Sumara Technology, we rely on a dynamic team of engineers to solve the many challenges and puzzles of our rapidly evolving technical stack. We’re seeking a full stack developer who is ready to work with new technologies and architectures in a forward-thinking organization that’s always pushing boundaries. The ideal candidate has experience building scalable backend systems a firm understanding of system design, APIs, databases, and event driven messaging systems. The Backend Engineer will join a small squad that uses new technology to solve challenges for both the front-end and back-end architecture, ultimately delivering amazing experiences for global users.Requirements3+ years of professional software development experienceStrong proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot and Spring FrameworkExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecturesFamiliarity with Spring Security for authentication and authorizationExperience with Apache Kafka or similar event-driven messaging systemsGood understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestrationProficiency in unit and integration testing using tools like JUnit and MockitoExperience working with AWS cloud services.Strong understanding of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and optionally NoSQL like DynamoDBFamiliarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and agile development methodologiesSolid grasp of system design principles, application security, and scalable architecturesResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Java Spring BootImplement and manage authentication/authorization using Spring SecurityIntegrate and manage message-driven systems using Kafka or similar toolsDevelop and deploy applications using Docker and KubernetesWrite unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality and system reliabilityBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and automated deploymentsTroubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecksWork closely with architects, DevOps engineers, and product teams to meet business goalsFollow best practices for code quality, application performance, and documentationCollaborate in agile development cycles.Stay current with advancements in the Java ecosystem and propose improvements to existing processes