- 1-year contract, renewable
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Government project
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to support our IoT backend platform. The role involves developing Java-based backend services, deploying them on Kubernetes (Azure AKS), and supporting database and networking components.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java backend applications (Spring Boot preferred)
- Design and implement REST APIs and vertical integrations
- Deploy and manage services on Kubernetes (on-prem and Azure AKS)
- Work with Azure stack including:
- Azure API Management (APIM)
- Application Gateway
- Azure AKS
- Azure Key Vault
- Manage MongoDB and data pipelines
- Work with Kafka for data streaming (where applicable)
- Troubleshoot system integration issues across multiple components
- Support CI/CD pipelines and GitLab repository management
- Ensure security best practices (TLS, certificates, secrets management)
Required Skills
- Strong backend development experience in Java and/or Node.js
- Experience with Spring Boot and/or Hapi framework (Node.js) for REST API development
- Experience building and maintaining microservices architecture
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (on-prem + Azure AKS)
- Strong Azure knowledge (APIM, AKS, Application Gateway, Key Vault)
- Experience with MongoDB
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, TLS)
- Experience with system integrations and data flows
- Familiarity with Kafka or similar streaming platforms is a plus
Good to Have
- Experience in IoT / EV Charging Systems
- Experience with Kafka
- Experience managing enterprise production systems
- Strong troubleshooting and ownership mindset
