SR-Level API and Backend Developer - US Remote

Position Title: Senior-Level API & Backend Developer

We are looking for an experienced Senior-Level API & Backend Developer with 9-12 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in 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

Required Skills:

• 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 methodologies
• Expert-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 skills

Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; agile certifications is a plus.

Working Conditions: Full Time. Work Hours – 9 AM – 5 PM Eastern.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or skills of personnel so classified.

Public Partnerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PPL, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PPL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.