Job Description

Be a part of something BIG!

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on backend engineering to join the Paragon K8aaS engineering team. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java-based backend development, distributed systems, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes platforms.

Make an impact by

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot
Build and support cloud-native applications running on Kubernetes platforms
Develop and maintain event-driven architectures using Kafka
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to platform engineering initiatives for K8aaS
Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, SREs, and product teams
Troubleshoot production issues and provide production support when required
Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and observability
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation initiatives
Ensure coding best practices, security standards, and quality engineering practices are followed

Skills for success

Strong experience in Java development (Java 17/21 preferred)
Experience with Spring Boot, REST API development, and microservices architecture
Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture patterns
Understanding of Kubernetes concepts and container orchestration, including Pods, Deployments, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and Helm charts
Knowledge of scaling, resiliency, and cloud-native application concepts
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Preferred Skills

Experience with Docker and containerization technologies
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk
Familiarity with Linux systems and shell scripting
Exposure to frontend technologies and frameworks

Soft Skills & Expectations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Ownership mindset with a collaborative approach to teamwork
Ability to work effectively in agile and evolving environments
Ability to support production operations and participate in incident resolution activities when required