Senior Backend Developer – Java & Cloud (Brisbane)

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer – Java & Cloud Skills : Java, Spring boot, microservices, AWS, AI/ML-enabled development or modern developer tools Location: Brisbane Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in building scalable, cloud-native, and microservices-based applications . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in backend development using Java and modern frameworks, along with exposure to distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and cloud platforms. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing backend services for high-performance applications. Key Responsibilities Backend Development
- Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot)
- Build and deploy microservices-based applications with a focus on scalability and reliability
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices System Design & Architecture
- Contribute to system design discussions and assist in defining scalable backend architectures
- Develop low-level designs (LLD) and support high-level designs where required
- Implement event-driven and distributed system patterns using tools like Kafka
- Define and consume RESTful APIs and integration services Cloud & DevOps
- Work with cloud platforms, primarily AWS , to build and deploy applications
- Collaborate in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation processes
- Support containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes
- Follow DevOps and cloud-native engineering best practices Performance & Reliability
- Build systems that are highly scalable, low-latency, and resilient
- Perform performance tuning, debugging, and optimization of backend services
- Ensure application security, reliability, and fault tolerance Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with frontend developers, architects, QA, and DevOps teams
- Translate functional and technical requirements into working solutions
- Participate in code reviews and design discussions Mentorship & Contribution
- Provide guidance to junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
- Promote best practices in coding, testing, and documentation
- Support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation Required Skills & Experience
- 8–10+ years of experience in backend development
- Robust hands-on experience in:
- Java (Spring Boot)
- Microservices architecture
- AWS cloud services
- Apache Kafka (event-driven systems)
- Kubernetes / containerization
- API development and integration (REST, API gateways like Apigee or similar)
- Solid understanding of distributed systems and backend design principles
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills Preferred Skills
- Exposure to event-driven and domain-driven design (DDD)
- Experience working with high-traffic, mission-critical applications
- Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled development or modern developer tools
- Knowledge of security best practices in backend development Key Competencies
- Strong coding and design skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Ownership and accountability
- Continuous learning mindset Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qe70b