Java Developer

Role Overview

This role focuses on building and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure backend services that power the core functionality of Utility Data Connect. The Backend Engineer will design APIs, implement business logic, manage integrations, and ensure system performance, reliability, and security.

What You Will Do

Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot, design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance REST APIs, support implementation of authentication flows, and contribute to API implementations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

5+ years of experience in backend development with Java, strong experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and ORM frameworks, and ability to work autonomously and take ownership of complex features.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with Java
• Strong experience with Spring Boot (version 4.x preferred)
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL and ORM frameworks such as JPA/Hibernate
• Familiarity with MongoDB is a plus
• Familiarity with XML processing and schema-based APIs (e.g., JAXB, ESPI / Atom XML)
• Familiarity with identity providers such as Keycloak and OAuth2 integrations
• Solid experience designing and building REST APIs
• Experience with authentication and authorization standards (OAuth2, JWT, SAML, OIDC)
• Familiarity with database migration tools such as Flyway or Liquibase
• Familiarity with API specification standards such as OpenAPI/Swagger and/or XML-based APIs
• Familiarity with Lombok and MapStruct (or similar DTO mapping frameworks) is a plus
• Experience with unit and integration testing (JUnit or similar)
• Familiarity with cloud environments and modern deployment practices
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of complex features
• Strong communication skills in collaborative environments
• Advanced English level (written and spoken)