Job Summary:
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company that delivers captivating experiences through innovative software platforms. They are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices-based applications, utilizing technologies like Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and implement microservices architecture for enterprise-level applications.
• Develop and manage event-driven systems using Kafka (producers, consumers, and streaming).
• Integrate applications with AWS services, including S3 and other core cloud components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and microservices-based architecture.
• Proven experience with Kafka (producers, consumers, event-driven architecture).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (especially S3 and related services).
• Solid experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and API design (RESTful services).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred:
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools.
Company:
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.