Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin/Java)

Full Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Senior-level Kotlin (Server-side) with Spring Boot Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining server-side applications using Kotlin and the Spring Boot framework. You will work closely with our cross-functional teams to design, implement, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions that meet our clients' needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure server-side applications using Kotlin and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with product owners, software architects, and other team members to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to coding guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and UI/UX designers to integrate server-side functionality with the user interface.
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Write comprehensive unit tests and participate in integration and system testing.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and frameworks related to Kotlin and Spring Boot.

Required Skill-set

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Kotlin/Java developer in a server-side development role.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin/Java programming language.
• Solid understanding of Spring Boot framework and its core principles.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Familiarity with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices, including version control (e.g., Git), unit testing, and continuous integration.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn and stay updated with new technologies.

Good to have Skill-set

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and related technologies (e.g., Spring Cloud).
• Experience with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka.
• Basic understanding of frontend frameworks like Next.js
• Japanese language proficiency