Java Full Stack Developer

Role Overview 

This is not a traditional CRUD full stack role. 

We are looking for a senior engineer who can operate at the intersection of: 

• Backend platform engineering  

• Event-driven architecture  

• Modern UI integration  

You will help design and build high-throughput, low-latency systems, enabling real-time data processing and seamless front-end experiences. The role involves deep backend ownership, with front-end contributions focused on integration and performance. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Platform Engineering: 
  Design and develop core backend platforms using Java and Spring Boot to support scalable, distributed systems  

• Event-Driven Architecture: 
  Build and maintain asynchronous systems using Kafka or similar messaging technologies  

• Real-Time Data Processing: 
  Develop pipelines and services handling high-volume, low-latency data streams  

• API & Integration Layer: 
  Architect and optimize RESTful and event-based APIs for internal and external consumers  

• Frontend Integration: 
  Partner with UI teams and contribute to Angular-based applications where needed (focus on data flow & performance)  

• Cloud-Native Development: 
  Contribute to deployment and scaling of services in AWS/Azure environments  

• System Reliability & Observability: 
  Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure production stability  

• Performance Engineering: 
  Identify bottlenecks and optimize systems for throughput, latency, and scalability  

• Technical Leadership: 
  Drive design discussions, mentor engineers, and promote best practices  

Required Qualifications 

• 10 years of software engineering experience  

• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot (core backend focus)  

• Proven experience building event-driven systems (Kafka, MQ, etc.)  

• Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture  

• Experience with high-throughput, real-time data systems  

• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and asynchronous communication patterns  

• Proficiency in SQL and data modeling  

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)  

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)  

• Working knowledge of Angular or modern front-end frameworks  

• Background in financial services or trading systems  

• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)  

• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.)  

What Makes This Role Different 

• Focus on platform systems engineering, not just application development  

• Heavy emphasis on event-driven and real-time architectures  

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical, high-scale systems  

• High ownership and influence on technical direction  

Ideal Candidate Profile 

• Backend-heavy engineer who can handle scale and complexity  

• Experience with Kafka microservices performance tuning  

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, production-critical environments  

• Can contribute to UI but thinks like a systems engineer