API & Backend Developer

Job Overview

Plan A Technologies is looking for an experienced API & Backend Developer with extensive experience designing and developing REST APIs using Java and the Spring framework, including Spring Boot. You will be responsible for creating scalable and robust backend services, integrating with databases, and working on workflow and rules engine implementations. Familiarity with Azure cloud, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture in large enterprise-grade applications is highly desired. This is a fast-paced job with room for significant career growth.

Please note: You must have at least 10+ years of experience to be considered for this role.

Job Responsibility & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field. Agile certifications will be a plus.Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java and the Spring framework.Develop microservices using Spring Boot and ensure they are scalable and maintainable.Integrate with various databases (relational and NoSQL) and ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.Implement workflow and rules engine to manage business processes and logic.Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration with APIs.Optimize application performance and ensure high availability and reliability.Participate in code reviews, providing feedback to other developers to ensure code quality.Work with DevOps teams to deploy applications on Azure cloud using Kubernetes.Stay up-to-date with the latest backend development trends and technologies.Troubleshoot and debug issues across the entire stack.Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologiesExpert-level proficiency in Java programming.Spring Framework: Extensive experience with Spring, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Spring Security.REST APIs: Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.Database Integration: Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).Workflow & Rules Engine: Experience with workflow automation and rules engine tools (e.g., Camunda, Drools).Microservices: Experience designing and developing microservices architecture.Cloud Platforms: Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure services relevant to backend development.Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with messaging systems like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or ActiveMQ.CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment practices.Version Control: Proficient in using Git and GitHub/GitLab.Security: Understanding of application security best practices.Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing backend performance and scalability.Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skillsInitiative and drive to do great things

About The Company/Benefits

Plan A Technologies is an American software development and technology advisory firm that brings top-tier engineering talent to clients around the world. Our software engineers tackle custom product development projects, staff augmentation, major integrations and upgrades, and much more. The team is far more hands-on than the giant outsourcing shops, but still big enough to handle major enterprise clients.

Read more about us here: www.PlanAtechnologies.com .

Location: Work from home 100% of the time, or come in to one of our global offices. Up to you.

Great colleagues and an upbeat work environment: You'll join an excellent team of supportive engineers and project managers who work hard but don't ever compete with each other.

Benefits: You’ll get a generous vacation schedule, Brand New Laptop, and other goodies.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Skills

• Backend
• REST APIs
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• Kafka