Java Backend GraphQL

The Senior Java Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering technical solutions for the eCommerce and Product Discovery team at Client, with a primary focus on backend services built using Java. This role emphasizes modern architectural patterns, including microservices, event-driven design with Kafka, No

SQL databases like Mongo

DB, and ETL workflows.

NOTE: Onsite presence required during onboarding, with up to three client visits per year. All expenses covered

• Solution Design and Development
• Support core application workflows, with attention to performance, data integrity, and availability.
• Develop and optimize REST APIs to expose business logic.
• Understanding Business Context and Systems
• Dive deep into the business domain to understand existing systems and processes.
• Use this understanding to inform design decisions and improve technical delivery.
• Engage with Product Owners, Engineers, and Agile Leaders to clarify requirements and address challenges.
• Proactively reach out to team members to understand dependencies, resolve issues, and provide updates.
• Ownership and Problem-Solving
• Take ownership of tasks, ensuring they are delivered end-to-end while resolving impediments independently or collaboratively.
• Address and resolve technical challenges efficiently, escalating only when necessary.
• Participation in Agile Practices
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate in sprint planning to estimate work and deliverables.
• Code Quality and Standards
• Write high-quality, well-documented, and testable code following established patterns and standards.
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, design patterns, and team standards.
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Write unit and integration tests, apply test-driven development (TDD) principles where appropriate, and ensure comprehensive test coverage across APIs, services, and data layers.

• 7+ years of experience building and maintaining building services and APIs with Java, Spring, and AWS.

• B.S., M.S., in software engineering, computer science, or related area