Backend Engineer

Role Summary

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 productionsystems

•        Strong troubleshooting and ownership mindset