Java Backend Developer
Skills
About the Role
You will help develop the platform by building backend services in Java. You will write clean, well-tested object-oriented code using patterns and Test-Driven Development, implement and follow HTTP standards for APIs, and develop asynchronous and reactive components with CompletableFuture and RxJava. You will work with PlayFramework and Akka actors, use MongoDB for data storage, containerize applications with Docker, deploy and operate services on AWS, collaborate closely with other developers and tech consultants, and adapt to fast-paced changing needs while taking on increasing responsibilities.
Requirements
- Profound knowledge of Java and Object-Oriented Programming
- Ability to write clean, well-tested code using patterns and best practices, including TDD and dependency management
- Deep understanding of HTTP standards
- Avoidance of NIH (Not Invented Here) syndrome
- Experience with MongoDB
- Experience with PlayFramework and Akka actors
- Experience with asynchronous programming using CompletableFuture and reactive programming with RxJava
- Experience with Docker containers
- Experience with the AWS platform
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services in Java
- Write clean, understandable, and well-tested object-oriented code
- Apply Test-Driven Development and dependency management
- Implement and follow HTTP standards for APIs
- Build asynchronous and reactive components using CompletableFuture and RxJava
- Develop using PlayFramework and Akka actors
- Use MongoDB for data storage
- Containerize applications with Docker
- Deploy and operate services on AWS
- Collaborate closely with other developers and tech consultants
- Adapt quickly to fast-paced and changing startup needs