Lead Java Backend Engineer

<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p>At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Design and develop scalable backend systems using <strong>Java</strong> and <strong>Spring Boot</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain <strong>microservices architecture</strong></li><li>Develop and consume <strong>RESTful APIs</strong></li><li>Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms like <strong>AWS / PCF</strong></li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, DevOps) to deliver features end-to-end</li><li>Optimise application performance and troubleshoot production issues</li><li>Write clean, maintainable, and testable code (yes, people still say this)</li><li>Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices</li></ul><p>We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.</p><p> </p><p>We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.</p><br><br><strong>Work Experience </strong><br><p><span style="color: black;">Required Skills</span></p><ul><li>5-10 years of experience in backend development</li><li>Strong experience in <strong>Java (8 or above)</strong></li><li>Hands-on expertise with <strong>Spring Boot</strong>, <strong>Spring MVC</strong>, and <strong>Spring Data</strong></li><li>Solid understanding of <strong>REST API design principles</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>Micro-services architecture</strong></li><li>Familiarity with <strong>cloud platforms</strong> (AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li><li>Experience with <strong>Docker / Kubernetes</strong></li><li>Good understanding of <strong>databases</strong> (SQL and/or NoSQL)</li><li>Knowledge of <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong></li></ul><p><span style="color: black;">Good to Have</span></p><ul><li>Hands-on with <strong>API automation testing</strong> (Rest Assured, Postman, Karate, etc.)</li><li>Exposure to <strong>event-driven architecture</strong> (Kafka, RabbitMQ)</li><li>Knowledge of <strong>security best practices</strong> (OAuth2, JWT)</li></ul><br><br>