Backend Engineer - Java Spring Boot (Intermediate & Senior)

At 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. Requirements - 3+ years of professional software development experience - Strong proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot and Spring Framework - Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures - Familiarity with Spring Security for authentication and authorization - Experience with Apache Kafka or similar event-driven messaging systems - Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration - Proficiency in unit and integration testing using tools like JUnit and Mockito - Experience working with AWS cloud services. - Strong understanding of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and optionally NoSQL like DynamoDB - Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and agile development methodologies - Solid grasp of system design principles, application security, and scalable architectures Responsibilities - Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Java Spring Boot - Implement and manage authentication/authorization using Spring Security - Integrate and manage message-driven systems using Kafka or similar tools - Develop and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes - Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality and system reliability - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and automated deployments - Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks - Work closely with architects, DevOps engineers, and product teams to meet business goals - Follow best practices for code quality, application performance, and documentation - Collaborate in agile development cycles. - Stay current with advancements in the Java ecosystem and propose improvements to existing processes Benefits - Competitive salary. - Market standard required EOSB. - Health insurance. - Team building events, career mentorship, and strong company culture. Location - Remote, based in UAE. - Client is in the UK and works UK hours- so some alignment in working hours is preferred. - Sumara will secure a UAE visa and work permit. Hiring Process - Technical interview with our team. - System design interview & technical task. - Meet our founders interview. Originally posted on Himalayas