Senior Backend Java Developer
Remote
Job Summary
Design and implement scalable, secure backend systems, APIs, and database structures using Java and MySQL while optimizing performance for high traffic and real-time inventory synchronization. Lead integration efforts with payment gateways, shipping providers, and third-party services, then collaborate with stakeholders and product managers to align technical execution with business strategy. Own system stability by rapidly troubleshooting and debugging production issues through adaptable task switching, and mentor team members via code reviews to ensure high code quality and security best practices. This role anchors the technical foundation of critical e-commerce systems powering nationwide logistics and complex order routing within a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in backend software development
- strong expertise in core Java
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
- Spring Framework
- ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate)
- relational databases (MySQL)
- Git
- API integrations (REST, SOAP, GraphQL)
- Comfortable regularly communicating, brainstorming, and troubleshooting directly with non-technical and technical stakeholders
- Ego-free
- highly collaborative
- adaptive to fast-paced environments
- strong ownership mindset
- business acumen
- Mandatory Advanced English (written and verbal)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience or exposure to SAP Commerce / Hybris architecture and customizations
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platforms and microservices deployment
- Familiarity with high-volume data pipelines, event-driven sagas, or AI-first development workflows
- Exposure to frontend basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery)
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