Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services and RESTful APIs; integrate third-party services; apply TypeScript for type safety; use AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, CDK, CodePipeline); and work with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
This is a remote position.
NOTE: CANDIDATES WITH AT LEAST A 90% SKILL MATCH TO THE BELOW REQUIREMENT ARE ONLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Futuralis is looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, with expertise in Java with strong AWS
Requirements
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java
- Implement and manage RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
- Strong understanding of TypeScript features like interfaces, generics, and type annotations to ensure type safety and code quality.
- Mandatory should be strong expertise in AWS tools and services, including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, CDK, and AWS CodePipeline.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Nice to Have:
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer) is a plus.
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