Java API Engineer

Required:

1. Must be US Citizen
2. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
3. 5+ years of experience with Java backend development

Three Questions a Recruiter Can Answer as Part of a Write-Up

1. Does the candidate demonstrate advanced proficiency in Java backend development and RESTful API design, particularly within cloud hosted environments such as Microsoft Azure?
2. Can the candidate effectively troubleshoot, optimize, and support distributed backend systems in production, including incident response and performance tuning?
3. Has the candidate demonstrated strong collaboration, communication and mentorship skills in cross-functional and consulting environments?

Interview Process: (30 - 60-minute conversations):
· Initial resume review by Mindgrub's Director of Mobile Engineering
· Selected candidates will receive an online coding assessment (45 mins; issued via TestDome)
· Those who perform well will advance to speak with Rob
· Potential final round conversation with Rob and/or another team member to finalize candidate selection

Background/Drug Requirements: Candidates must pass a standard background check and drug screen urinalysis – Mindgrub completes this on their end.

Job Overview
We are seeking a Senior Java API Engineer to support and enhance a REST-based API platform that powers native iOS and Android mobile applications. This role focuses on maintaining and improving backend services built using Java and the Micronaut framework within an Azure-hosted environment while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams. Successful candidates will demonstrate solid backend engineering skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and continued evolution of client-facing mobile application services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain and enhance Java-based REST APIs that support native mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Develop new backend features and integrations while ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across application, API, and infrastructure layers.
• Collaborate with mobile developers, QA engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions related to backend services and API development.
• Monitor application health, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement improvements to optimize system stability.
• Develop new backend features and integrations using Java and the Micronaut framework while ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with client engineering teams to support integrations involving Micronaut-based backend services and enterprise middleware platforms.
• Contribute to CI/CD processes, deployment activities, and operational best practices within an Azure-hosted environment.
• Participate in on-call support rotations and assist with incident response and root cause analysis as needed.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following establish engineering standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to other developers on the team.
• Collaborate with client engineering teams to support integrations involving custom middleware platforms and backend services.
• Stay informed on emerging backend engineering trends, security practices, and API development standards.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established engineering standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to other developers on the team.
• Collaborate with client engineering teams to support integrations involving custom middleware platforms and backend services.
• Stay informed on emerging backend engineering trends, security practices, and API development standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and currently based in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5 years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on Java backend development.
• Experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs in enterprise or production environments.
• Experience working with cloud-hosted applications, preferably within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Sound understanding of backend application architecture, API security, authentication, and integration patterns.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting distributed applications in production environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile or iterative development environments.
• Experience working with the Micronaut framework or similar modern Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Must be comfortable working in environments where the use of AI-assisted coding tools may be restricted due to client security or compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a consulting or client-services environment.
• Experience supporting mobile application backend services is strongly preferred.
• Experience mentoring developers and participating in technical design discussions is preferred.