Senior Backend Developer - Kotlin / Java

Forward Eye Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Eye Technologies is seeking a Senior Backend Developer proficient in Kotlin and Java to build and maintain scalable backend systems. You will design, implement, and optimize core services, ensure code quality, and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards.

You'll leverage Spring Framework for REST APIs, explore cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and contribute to distributed team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Kotlin and Java.
• Proficiency with Spring Framework and REST API design.
• Experience with at least one cloud platform: AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle or SQL.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in complex backend systems.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications.
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs for data exchange and integration.
• Work with Quarkus and Vert.x as optional frameworks.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and debug backend applications.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure security, performance, and reliability.
• Design and optimize database queries for Oracle or SQL.
• Follow best practices for cloud deployment and distributed development.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Spring Framework

REST API design

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Relational databases (Oracle/SQL)

Problem solving

Distributed team collaboration

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Tools

Quarkus

Vert.x

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer skilled in Kotlin and Java to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in building and maintaining backend applications, with a strong understanding of Spring Framework, REST API development, and cloud environments. Proficiency with distributed team collaboration and a robust problem

-solving ability are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Kotlin and Java.
• Utilize Spring Framework for dependency injection, REST API creation, and other backend functionalities.API and Framework Expertise :

API and Framework Expertise :

• Develop and manage RESTful APIs to ensure efficient data exchange and integration.
• Work with frameworks such as Quarkus and Vert.x (a plus) for optimized backend processing.Problem Solving and Debugging :

Problem Solving and Debugging :

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and debug complex backend applications with efficiency.
• Collaborate with the QA team to ensure applications are secure, performant, and reliable.

Cloud and Distributed Team Collaboration :

• Work seamlessly within a distributed team, following best practices for communication and collaboration.
• Utilize AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud services to support the deployment, scaling, and management of backend applications.Database Management :

Database Management :

• Design and optimize queries for Oracle or SQL relational databases.
• Ensure data consistency, performance, and reliability across database interactions.

Required Skills and Experience :

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with strong expertise in Kotlin and Java.
• Proficiency with Spring Framework and REST API design.
• Experience with at least one cloud platform: AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle or SQL.
• Excellent problem -solving skills and debugging experience in complex backend systems.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiarity with backend frameworks like Quarkus or Vert.x.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross -functional teams.