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Java Backend Engineer

Summary

Maintains and troubleshoots Java backend systems using Spring Boot, databases, and Redis; responds to production incidents during on-call rotations.

Position Title: Java Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Location: Cebu, Philippines (Onsite)

Hiring Priority: High

Job Description

  • We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to maintain and support production systems.
  • The role involves investigating and resolving issues through code tracing, log analysis, and database queries.
  • Provide timely responses, documentation, and configuration adjustments when needed.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Java backend systems and API services.
  • Perform daily troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of system errors.
  • Participate in an on‑call rotation to respond to unexpected production issues.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in Java backend development (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, or related frameworks).
  • Solid understanding of relational databases.
  • Familiarity with caching technologies such as Redis.
  • Proficiency in common Linux commands and system operations.
  • Willingness to participate in an on‑call rotation to support production systems.

Nice To Have

  • Strong sense of responsibility with excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Good teamwork and communication skills.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker is a plus.

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