Java Backend Developer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot backend development.
- Proven experience supporting cloud-native microservices in Amazon EKS / Kubernetes.
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools: AppDynamics, Grafana, CloudWatch, ELK, Splunk.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills in distributed systems.
- Solid understanding of ITIL processes (incident, problem, and change management).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience mentoring and leading support engineers.
Full description
Key Responsibilities
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Application & Incident Support: Lead L2/L3 support for Java/Spring Boot microservices in a cloud-native environment (EKS/Kubernetes). Manage incident triage, root cause analysis (RCA), and timely resolution across distributed systems.
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Monitoring & Alerting: Oversee monitoring and logging tools (AppDynamics, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, Splunk) to ensure proactive detection and response.
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Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts (Python/Bash) to automate support workflows, streamline incident handling, and improve operational efficiency.
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DevOps Collaboration: Partner with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, release readiness, and deployment stability.
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Governance & ITIL: Enforce ITIL-based processes (incident, problem, and change management) ensuring compliance and operational best practices.
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Documentation & Knowledge Management: Maintain detailed support documentation, runbooks, and ensure knowledge sharing within the team.
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On-Call & Crisis Management: Participate in on-call rotations, lead critical incident responses with composure, and provide clear stakeholder updates.
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Team Leadership: Mentor and guide L2/L3 support engineers, manage shifts, rotations, and workload distribution for 24x7 coverage.
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Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in automation, tooling, and process efficiency while tracking KPIs (MTTR, SLA adherence, incident volume).
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Risk & Impact Management: Assess risks of deployments and changes, ensuring mitigation strategies for production stability.
Required Skills & Experience
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Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot backend development.
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Proven experience supporting cloud-native microservices in Amazon EKS / Kubernetes.
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Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools: AppDynamics, Grafana, CloudWatch, ELK, Splunk.
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Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
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Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash.