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The company, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with deep expertise in Java, Spring Frameworks, and cloud-native distributed systems. The ideal candidate will design and build high-scale backend platforms, microservices, and APIs like those used in cloud hyperscalers.
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Key Responsibilities
- IaaS Microservices Development: Design and develop scalable backend services for core IaaS domains, including Compute (Nova), Networking (Neutron), and Storage (Cinder).
- OpenStack API Integration: Implement robust, type-safe integrations with OpenStack services using Spring Cloud OpenFeign and REST/HTTPS clients.
- Performance Optimization: Take explicit ownership of backend performance, analyzing and optimizing latency, memory usage, and thread management in high-throughput systems.
- Security Best Practices: Implement and enforce security standards, including secure coding, data encryption, and robust identity management via Spring Security and Keystone.
- CI/CD & DevOps: Actively participate in the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, containerization, and Kubernetes deployments.
- Backend Architecture: Build distributed systems using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.x, ensuring high availability and resilience for infrastructure management planes.
- API Design & Documentation: Design and maintain RESTful APIs with a focus on clean OpenAPI/Swagger documentation, efficient pagination, and standard HTTP status codes.
- Data Modeling: Design efficient schemas in PostgreSQL and implement high-performance queries using Spring Data JPA/Hibernate.
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Lead the development of comprehensive test suites using JUnit 5, Mockito, and Testcontainers to simulate real-world infrastructure scenarios.
- Technical Leadership: Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices in Gradle/Maven build management.
Requirements
- 7+ years of backend development experience with a mastery of Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.x.
- Expert proficiency in Spring Security, RESTful API design, and distributed system architecture.
- Hands-on experience with OpenStack (knowledge of Nova, Neutron, and Cinder).
- Deep experience with PostgreSQL (query optimization) and Redis (caching strategies).
- Advanced skills in JUnit 5, Mockito, and integration testing with Testcontainers.
- Strong understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
- Solid understanding of Keystone (Projects/Tokens), Glance (Images), and Octavia (Load Balancers).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in technical cross-functional environments.
Preferred Skills
- Proven experience building platform-level systems or services at a hyperscaler scale (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Advanced experience with Project Reactor and WebFlux.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Exposure to hybrid or multi-cloud architectures.
- Relevant certifications such as Java (OCP) or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD).
What The Company Offers
- Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package based on skills and experience.
- Yearly Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus recognizing contributions.
- Exclusive Discount Cards: Access to special benefits and discounts across various services.
- Premium Family Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Learning & Development: Access to top-tier learning platforms for career growth.
