Software Developer

Be a part of something BIG! We are looking for an experienced Full Stack 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