Tezza Business Solutions is seeking a Senior Java Spring Boot Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing international digital platform expanding its engineering team. The role requires a highly skilled backend engineer capable of contributing to architecture design, scalability improvements, and backend service optimization in a cloud-native environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Contribute to system architecture and microservices design decisions.
Develop secure and high-performance RESTful APIs.
Optimize database queries and improve application performance.
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests.
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Support CI/CD processes and cloud-based deployments.
Troubleshoot production issues and improve system reliability.
Mentor mid-level engineers and promote engineering best practices.
Requirements
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of backend development experience.
Java Mastery: Strong hands-on experience with Java (version 8 and above).
Frameworks: 3+ years of experience specifically working with Spring Boot.
Architecture: Proven experience in microservices architecture and designing/building REST APIs.
Databases: Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Containerization: Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments.
DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Security: Strong understanding of API security protocols including OAuth2 and JWT.
Nice to Have
Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Exposure to Kubernetes.
Experience working in distributed or international teams.
General DevOps exposure.
Success Indicators
Timely delivery of production-ready features within initial sprint cycles.
Meaningful contribution to scalable and maintainable system design.
Measurable reduction of technical debt and performance bottlenecks.
Strong collaboration within cross-functional teams.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Tezza Business Solutions recruitment portal at tezzasolutions.catsone.com or via the application link provided below.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Tezza Business Solutions recruitment portal on catsone.com or via the MyJobMag application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1191264
