Senior Back End Engineer - Java

About the role

Software Mind is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs. The role is fully backend‑focused, working closely with product, design, DevOps, and operations teams to deliver reliable solutions for both customer‑facing and internal applications.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Create and support RESTful APIs for various business applications.
• Participate in technical design and architecture discussions before implementation.
• Use AI‑assisted development tools to generate, test, and improve code, ensuring quality and security.
• Troubleshoot issues and enhance application performance and reliability.
• Develop scheduled or background processes with tools such as Quartz when required.

Required profile

• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java (preferably Java 17), Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Proven ability to design and implement RESTful APIs and production‑ready backend applications.
• Experience with automated testing, debugging, and code review practices.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Java 17
• Spring Boot
• Hibernate / JPA
• RESTful API development
• Quartz (or similar scheduling libraries)
• AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Kiro)