Lead Java Backend Developer

Mandatory Skills (Hands-on Experience Required):

• Spring Cloud
• Cloud Native Architecture
• Microservice Design Patterns
• API Management & Security
• Java Backend (recent, hands-on experience is essential)

This role sits within a team responsible for strengthening security within the mobile channel. The team builds and maintains a suite of mobile security components that provide comprehensive protection for mobile applications, alongside services such as penetration testing, obfuscation, and security consultancy.

The mission is to deliver a scalable, adaptable, and proactive security framework that empowers mobile engineering teams to develop with confidence in a rapidly evolving threat environment. The team is passionate about delivering innovative and secure features across various mobile platforms and brands.

What We Need From You – Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in developing secure, scalable, enterprise-grade backend applications using Go.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, containerization, and microservices architectures.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking capabilities.
• Deep understanding of best practices in coding standards, code management, agile methodologies, and continuous delivery.
• Proven ability to optimize backend service performance to meet demanding non-functional requirements (NFRs).

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in Java backend development.
• Familiarity with cryptography frameworks in Go and/or Java.
• Experience working with SQL databases.
• Knowledge or interest in application security or mobile app security.
• Experience with cloud environments, including DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.