Mid-Level Java Backend Engineer at Zeraki

Key Responsibilities

Backend Engineering & System Design

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Lead segments of backend feature development, with minimal supervision.
• Refactor and optimize existing systems to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Contribute to Zeraki’s engineering standards, code review guidelines, and documentation practices.
• Participate in architectural discussions and begin to specialize in selected backend domains (e.g., distributed systems, integrations, messaging).

Production Operations & Quality Assurance​​​​​​​

• Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of services in production environments.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of backend systems through proactive monitoring and incident response.
• Write and maintain comprehensive test coverage, including unit, integration, and performance tests.

​​​​​​​Productivity & Execution

• Manage multiple tasks or project streams simultaneously with minimal oversight.
• Deliver project components that meet specifications, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Bring efficiency to workflows, identifying blockers early and proposing practical solutions.

​​​​​​​Problem Solving & Innovation

•  Independently troubleshoot complex backend issues, from logic errors to system bottlenecks.
• Anticipate future system constraints and contribute forward-looking improvements.
• Introduce innovative ideas to improve reliability, security, and developer productivity.

​​​​​​​Collaboration & Mentorship

• Mentor junior engineers, assisting them with code reviews, debugging, and best practices.
• Work seamlessly with Product, QA, CX, and Ops teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Communicate clearly and contextually during project discussions, sprint reviews, and architecture sessions.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with Java backend development.
• Proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, and experience building RESTful or microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to handle complex technical challenges independently.