Software Developer

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Developer with a strong focus on backend engineering to join the Paragon K8aaS engineering team. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java-based backend development, distributed systems, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes platforms.

Make an impact by

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and support cloud-native applications running on Kubernetes platforms
• Develop and maintain event-driven architectures using Kafka
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to platform engineering initiatives for K8aaS
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, SREs, and product teams
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide production support when required
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and observability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation initiatives
• Ensure coding best practices, security standards, and quality engineering practices are followed

Skills for success

• Strong experience in Java development (Java 17/21 preferred)
• Experience with Spring Boot, REST API development, and microservices architecture
• Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture patterns
• Understanding of Kubernetes concepts and container orchestration, including Pods, Deployments, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and Helm charts
• Knowledge of scaling, resiliency, and cloud-native application concepts
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and containerization technologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk
• Familiarity with Linux systems and shell scripting
• Exposure to frontend technologies and frameworks

Soft Skills & Expectations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Ownership mindset with a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Ability to work effectively in agile and evolving environments
• Ability to support production operations and participate in incident resolution activities when required