Software Engineer II – Java (Spring Boot / Cloud / Kafka & Kubernetes)

Confiz Limited; United States; Remote; PHP 3,650,000 - 5,474,000; Full time

Job summary

Confiz Limited is hiring a backend software engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable services in a Java/Spring Boot environment. The role focuses on RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud deployments across AWS/GCP, with a strong emphasis on CI/CD and Agile processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software, using Docker/Kubernetes for deployment and Kafka/SQS for event-driven integrations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience building backend or distributed systems.
• Strong experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, Spanner, or similar technologies.
• Experience with JSON, XML, and service-based integrations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or SQS is a plus.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.
• Experience working in Agile environments such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and develop reliable solutions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Retail or e-commerce industry experience is a plus.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that support enterprise digital platforms and business operations.
• Develop high-quality software using Java and Spring Boot, following clean code principles and modern engineering standards.
• Build and maintain microservices-based architectures and RESTful APIs used across internal and customer-facing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.
• Participate in the design, development, and delivery of applications within Agile/SCRUM development environments.
• Contribute to CI/CD and cloud migration initiatives to improve engineering efficiency and deployment reliability.
• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build scalable, resilient services.
• Write maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews to ensure high engineering standards across the team.
• Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to support modern deployment pipelines.
• Work with messaging systems such as Kafka or SQS to support event-driven architecture and asynchronous processing.
• Support applications in production by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and delivering bug fixes and enhancements.
• Collaborate with business, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure systems meet operational, security, and reliability requirements.
• Implement monitoring, metrics, and alerting systems to provide visibility into system performance and uptime.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering best practices to continuously improve system architecture and development processes.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Cloud AWS/GCP

Docker/Kubernetes

Databases

JSON/XML

CI/CD

Messaging (Kafka/SQS)

OOP

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Retail/e-commerce

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that support enterprise digital platforms and business operations.


• Develop high-quality software using Java and Spring Boot, following clean code principles and modern engineering standards.


• Build and maintain microservices-based architectures and RESTful APIs used across internal and customer-facing systems.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.


• Participate in the design, development, and delivery of applications within Agile/SCRUM development environments.


• Contribute to continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and cloud migration initiatives to improve engineering efficiency and deployment reliability.


• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build scalable, resilient services.


• Write maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews to ensure high engineering standards across the team.


• Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to support modern deployment pipelines.


• Work with messaging systems such as Kafka or SQS to support event-driven architecture and asynchronous processing.


• Support applications in production by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and delivering bug fixes and enhancements.


• Collaborate with business, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure systems meet operational, security, and reliability requirements.


• Implement monitoring, metrics, and alerting systems to provide visibility into system performance and uptime.


• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering best practices to continuously improve system architecture and development processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software development experience building backend or distributed systems.


• Strong experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework.


• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.


• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).


• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.


• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, Spanner, or similar technologies.


• Experience with JSON, XML, and service-based integrations.


• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.


• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or SQS is a plus.


• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.


• Experience working in Agile environments such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean.


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and develop reliable solutions.


• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.


• Retail or e-commerce industry experience is a plus.


• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team environment.


• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

About Confiz

We have a global team of amazing individuals working on highly innovative enterprise projects and products. Our customer base includes Fortune 100 retail and CPG companies, leading store chains, fast-growing fintech companies, and multiple Silicon Valley startups.

What makes Confiz stand out is our focus on processes and culture. Confiz is ISO 9001:2015 (QMS), ISO 27001:2022 (ISMS), ISO 20000-1:2018 (ITSM), and ISO 14001:2015 (EMS) certified. We maintain a vibrant culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.