Backend Java Spring Boot Microservices Engineer

Job Description: Backend Java Spring Boot Microservices Engineer Role Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Backend Java Spring Boot Microservices Engineer with experience in designing, developing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-grade application at Melbourne location. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, AWS Cloud Services, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, along with hands-on experience in both development and production support activities within an Agile/Scrum environment. Location: Melbourne Salary: 108,571 – 119,893 Annual Gross Please Note: - The above salary range is only indicative and maybe subject to suitable enhancements, based on internal company processes Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, reviewed case-by-case basis). Feel free to connect with your recruiter to learn more about how this works in practice. Key Responsibilities Development Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.Develop cloud-native applications and deploy solutions on AWS services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, and SNS.Implement event-driven solutions using messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.Create reusable, secure, and high-performance services following industry best practices.Participate in application design, code reviews, and architecture discussions. DevOps & Cloud Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar tools.Containerize applications using Docker and deploy/manage workloads on Kubernetes platforms.Implement automated testing, code quality checks, security scans, and deployment processes.Monitor application performance and optimize cloud resource utilization. Support & Maintenance Provide L2/L3 production support for business-critical applications.Perform incident analysis, debugging, root cause identification, and issue resolution.Participate in on-call support rotations when required.Analyze logs, monitor system health, and proactively address application issues.Work on defect fixes, enhancements, performance tuning, and service improvements. Agile Delivery Participate in Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA teams, and DevOps engineers.Estimate user stories and deliver high-quality code within sprint commitments.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices. Required Skills Strong experience in Java (6+ years)Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring SecurityExperience designing and implementing Microservices ArchitectureKnowledge on Node.js will be an added advantage.Expertise in REST APIs and API integrationStrong knowledge of AWS Cloud ServicesExperience with Docker and KubernetesExperience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or HarnessGood understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB)Experience with Kafka or other messaging platformsProficiency in Git version controlStrong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skillsExperience working in Agile/Scrum teams Preferred Skills Experience with Spring Cloud, API Gateway, Eureka, Resilience4jExposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)Knowledge of observability tools such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or CloudWatchBanking or Financial Services domain experienceExperience with secure application development and cloud security practices Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.5+ years of experience in Java backend development (adjust as required).Experience across the full software development lifecycle, including development, deployment, and production support. Success Factors Strong ownership mindset and accountability.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to balance development delivery and production support responsibilities.Continuous learning attitude with a focus on cloud-native technologies and automation.