Senior Backend Developer

Job Title: Backend Developer (Java, Quarkus, AWS)

Experience Level: 47 Years

Location: [Gurugram (preferred) / Remote / Hybrid]

Employment Type: 3 months contract

No of Positions: 3

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and performance-conscious Backend Developer to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with strong Java and Quarkus experience, a solid grasp of cloud-native architecture, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and maintainable services. You'll play a crucial role in building microservices using containerized infrastructure on AWS, with a sharp focus on performance optimization and security compliance (SAST/DAST/SBOM).

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance backend services using Java and Quarkus.

Build secure and scalable RESTful APIs and backend components.

Create and manage efficient MySQL schemas and queries with a focus on performance and scalability.

Develop and deploy containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.

Leverage AWS services (e.g., S3, RDS, ECS) for scalable cloud deployments.

Write clean, efficient, and performant code following industry best practices.

Take ownership of identifying and resolving static and dynamic security vulnerabilities (SAST/DAST) in your code.

Ensure proper tracking and remediation of known vulnerabilities via SBOM (Software Bill of Materials).

Participate in peer code reviews, system design discussions, and DevOps practices (CI/CD).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-quality software.

Skills & Qualifications

47 years of backend development experience, preferably in product-scale environments.

Strong experience with Java (preferably Java 11+) and the Quarkus framework.

Proficiency in MySQL with strong understanding of query optimization and indexing strategies.

Deep understanding of microservices architecture and hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Solid grasp of AWS cloud services and deployment strategies.

Familiarity with SAST/DAST tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP) and SBOM management

Awareness of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding principles.

Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum team, taking ownership and accountability for quality and security.

Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, with a mindset for continuous improvement