G11 - Backend Engineer (IoT Platform)
Summary
Build and maintain Java-based backend services for an IoT platform, deploying on Kubernetes (Azure AKS) and integrating with Azure services like APIM, MongoDB, and Kafka.
Overview
Backend Engineer to support our IoT backend platform. The role involves developing Java-based backend services, deploying them on Kubernetes (Azure AKS), and supporting database and networking components.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java backend applications (Spring Boot preferred)
- Design and implement REST APIs and vertical integrations
- Deploy and manage services on Kubernetes (on-prem and Azure AKS)
- Work with Azure stack including:
- Azure API Management (APIM)
- Application Gateway
- Azure AKS
- Azure Key Vault
- Manage MongoDB and data pipelines
- Work with Kafka for data streaming (where applicable)
- Troubleshoot system integration issues across multiple components
- Support CI/CD pipelines and GitLabrepository management
- Ensure security best practices (TLS, certificates, secrets management)
Required Skills
- Strong backend development experience in Java and/or Node.js
- Experience with Spring Boot and/or Hapi framework (Node.js) for REST API development
- Experience building and maintaining microservices architecture
- Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes (on-prem + Azure AKS)
- Strong Azure knowledge (APIM, AKS, Application Gateway, Key Vault)
- Experience with MongoDB
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, TLS)
- Experience with system integrations and data flows
- Experience with Kafka or similar streaming platforms is a plus
Good to Have
- Experience in IoT / EV Charging Systems
- Experience with Kafka
- Experience managing enterprise production systems
- Strong troubleshooting and ownership mindset