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Java Backend Developer

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Summary

Day to day, this person designs, develops, enhances, and maintains enterprise-level backend applications, primarily in Java with one existing application in Scala, while collaborating with developers, architects, and cross-functional teams. The role also calls for using AI-assisted development tools such as Kiro and Claude.

Required Technical Skills

  • Strong hands-on Java development experience, particularly in backend application development.
  • Experience developing applications using Scala, as one of the team's existing applications is built in Scala.
  • Strong experience designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications.
  • Solid understanding of modern software engineering principles, best practices, and collaborative development environments.
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools, preferably Kiro and Claude, to improve development efficiency and productivity.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, architects, and cross-functional technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in software architecture, application design, or technical solution design.
  • Experience participating in architectural discussions and contributing to technical design decisions.
  • Ability to work across multiple applications and coordinate with different technical teams.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to contribute to a team-oriented development environment.

Additional Role Information

  • The team primarily develops applications using Java, with Scala being a key requirement for supporting a specific application.
  • While software architecture experience is highly desirable, it is not mandatory.
  • The ideal candidate will be a strong hands-on backend developer who can contribute to application development, participate in technical design discussions, and collaborate effectively across the team.


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