About the role
Responsibilities:
- Architect and build scalable backend systems using Java
- Design and develop high-performance APIs, microservices, and distributed applications.
- Build secure and reliable cloud-native infrastructure on AWS.
- Design scalable data processing and analytics pipelines.
- Develop enterprise-grade applications with a focus on performance, security, and reliability.
- Drive system architecture, technical design, and engineering best practices.
- Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
- Optimise application performance, availability, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
- Strong experience in Java for building robust backend services.
- Proven expertise in architecting and building applications on AWS (EKS, EC2 RDS, IAM, S3).
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, system design, and cloud architecture.
- Experience building scalable applications or platforms from scratch (0-to-1 development).
- Ability to work independently and take end-to-end ownership of technical initiatives.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments and wearing multiple hats.