Senior Back-End Java Developer

Role Description

Senior Back-End Java Developer – Lead I – Software Engineering.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Back-End Java Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable server‑side applications using Java and modern back‑end technologies.

Opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance back‑end applications using Java 8 and Spring Boot.
• Build and manage APIs and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate closely with front‑end developers, QA engineers, Ops teams, and product managers to deliver robust, end‑to‑end solutions.
• Participate in architectural design discussions and conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Integrate and work with messaging platforms such as Kafka and RabbitMQ for real‑time data processing.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance issues across back‑end systems.
• Apply strong problem‑solving and analytical skills to complex technical challenges.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced Agile development environment.

What You Need

• Preferred Skills (Good to Have):
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

Employees receive mandatory and non‑mandatory benefits such as fourteen (14) days of vacation beginning on the date of hire, vacation premium, ten (10) paid holidays, a Christmas Bonus of thirty (30) days’ pay, monthly food vouchers, a saving fund, and health insurance. Certain employees may be eligible for additional company benefits such as dental, disability, and life insurance plans; four (4) days of personal time off per year, up to three (3) days of paid medical leave per year, and up to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave per year.

Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stance on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status.