Java Backend Engineer at Cecure Intelligence Limited

Cecure Intelligence Limited - Building digital products with modern technologies excites us. We take an idea through our curated delivery process to create tangible outcomes for our customers quickly. This enables you to truly validate your idea and derive immediate benefit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Java Backend Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• As a Java Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining high performance and secure backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side logic and APIs for web applications using Java programming language.
• Design, implement, and optimize scalable, high-performance, and secure backend systems.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side components with user interfaces.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and fault tolerance of backend systems by implementing appropriate error handling, logging, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Write efficient and reusable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Perform unit testing and debugging of backend components to identify and fix defects.
• Collaborate with database administrators to design and optimize database schemas, queries, and operations.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, readability, and maintainability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to backend development.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional Certifications is a plus
• 3+ years proven experience as a Java backend engineer

Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong proficiency in Java programming language and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with backend frameworks and technologies such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar.
• Solid understanding of web application architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing secure backend systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and related services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of AWS deployment and management tools like AWS Cloud Formation, Elastic Beanstalk, or AWS CLI.
• Understanding of AWS networking concepts and services such as VPC, Route 53, and Load Balancers.
• Familiarity with AWS server less technologies like AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools in AWS, such as Cloud Watch, X-Ray, or AWS Elasticsearch.
• Knowledge of AWS security services and best practices, including IAM roles and policies, VPC security groups, and encryption.
• Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts and experience with tools like AWS Cloud Formation or Terraform.
• Familiarity with AWS containerization and orchestration services like Amazon ECS or Amazon EKS.
• Ability to architect and design scalable, cost-effective, and highly available systems on AWS.
• Experience with performance optimization and troubleshooting in AWS environments.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@cecureintel.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.