Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based microservices and APIs.

Write clean, productive, and reusable code following best practices and design patterns.

Build and optimise RESTful APIs aligned with OpenAPI specifications.

Refactor legacy components for improved performance and maintainability.

Design scalable, fault-tolerant backend systems to support large-scale user traffic.

Participate in architecture discussions and propose backend solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

Ensure code adheres to modular, reusable, and cloud-native design principles.

Develop and deploy services on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or OpenShift.

Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestration.

Ensure high availability, scalability, and resiliency of backend systems.
CI/CD & DevOps Contribution

Integrate backend services into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

Automate build, testing, and deployment processes.

Continuously improve deployment efficiency and reliability through automation.
Testing & Quality Assurance

Write and maintain unit, integration, and functional tests.

Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and standards.

Ensure applications meet performance, security,



and compliance requirements.
AI-Assisted Development & Productivity

Leverage AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar to accelerate development and improve code quality.

Use automation tools to enhance development velocity and reduce manual effort.
Monitoring & Production Support

Monitor application performance using tools like Splunk or Dynatrace.

Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability.

Participate in on-call rotation for critical application support.

Work closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams.

Translate functional requirements into technical backend solutions.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

Maintain technical documentation for APIs, services, and workflows.

Share best practices and mentor junior engineers when required.

What are the top skills required for this role?

7 to 12 years of development experience.

Java (Spring Boot, REST API, Microservices architecture)

CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Docker & Kubernetes)

Cloud experience (AWS / Azure / OpenShift)

Frontend : Angular (Positive to have)

Additional Information:
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📌 Java Backend Engineer Ontario
🏢 Nityo Infotech
📍 Ontario