Kotlin Java Developer

Job Title: Backend Engineer - Java & Kotlin

Location: Mountain View CA or San Diego/Hybrid

Job Description:

We are seeking a backend engineer to support the development and maintenance of backend services using Java and Kotlin under senior team guidance. The role involves assisting with coding, debugging, and unit testing, with a strong focus on designing and implementing scalable and secure APIs and microservices using modern frameworks. The engineer will work on AWS and Kubernetes-based deployments, ensuring adherence to best practices for performance, security, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of backend services in Java and Kotlin.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to build scalable, secure APIs and microservices.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization of backend services.
• Write unit tests and participate in code reviews.
• Deploy and monitor services in AWS and Kubernetes environments.
• Follow coding standards, security guidelines, and performance best practices.

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency in Java and Kotlin for backend development (hands-on coding experience required).
• Experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks for building RESTful services.
• Knowledge of API design principles (REST, GraphQL is a plus).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker).
• Experience deploying and managing services on AWS.
• Understanding of Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar).
• Exposure to SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Basic understanding of security best practices for backend systems.