API BAU Support Engineer

Responsibilities
. We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer to support and enhance our API and microservices ecosystem in a cloud-native AWS environment. This role focuses on BAU (Business-As-Usual) support, ensuring system stability, performance, and continuous improvement of backend services.

. Provide BAU support for Java-based microservices and APIs, ensuring high availability and reliability

. Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java (17+) and Spring Boot(3.x)

. Manage and support cloud infrastructure on AWS (ECS, EC2, RDS)

. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using tools like Grafana and CloudWatch

. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, AWS Code Commit, and Code Pipeline

. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and deploy enhancements

. Support integration with identity and access management systems (Okta)

. Work with MuleSoft for API integrations and middleware support

. Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, security, and performance optimization

. Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Good to Have

. Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

. Exposure to security best practices in cloud environments . Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Soft Skills

. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

. Ability to work in a fast-paced BAU support environment

. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

. Proactive mindset with ownership of production system

Requirements
. 8+ years of experience in Java backend development

. Strong expertise in Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.x
. Proven experience in building and supporting microservices and REST/Graph QL APIs

. Hands-on experience with AWS services: ECS, EC2, RDS

. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

. Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, AWS Code Commit, and Code Pipeline

. Strong knowledge of SQL, Oracle and relational databases

. Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and AWS CloudWatch

. 3+ years of experience with Okta for authentication/authorization

. 3+ years of experience with MuleSoft for API integration